A little courage???

[MyCuteCoop]

Lol. I only let them on the edge of the brooder when I’m here

 

[Pugsabi]

Well, it was a terrible thunderstorm with thunder that shook my house and lighting made it hard to see

I totally agree with you moving them back inside today (and for the rest of the week due to the weather), I'm taking about the next time you try moving them outside. Sorry if I didn't word it right. I used to live on the East coast so I know just how bad those summer storms can get!

 

[Pugsabi]

I live in Texas now and now I just worry about the heat. It's been around 112°F this week.
They've been creeping up to the back door, hoping to get inside for the AC.

 

[MyCuteCoop]

I live in Texas now and now I just worry about the heat. It's been around 112°F this week. View attachment 1476247
They've been creeping up to the back door, hoping to get inside for the AC.

Uh oh

 

[frostic]

Well, it was a terrible thunderstorm with thunder that shook my house and lighting made it hard to see

that is scary even for me, let alone chickens that don't know what it is. you did good taking them in. well in my opinion. i do the same when it gets too hot here. i baby my chickens sue me XD

 

[frostic]

Your chickens are so small. I waited till they was double that size before i took them out. I tried once when they was small like yours but it scared me that something would kill them so i waited till 3 months old lol

 

[MyCuteCoop]

I'm surprised the other girls don't pick on them

 

[frostic]

I'm surprised the other girls don't pick on them

they still might so keep an eye on them to make sure they dont get killed by your older chickens.

 

[MyCuteCoop]

they still might so keep an eye on them to make sure they dont get killed by your older chickens.

Yes.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Ok so I replied on the other thread before seeing this. The thunderstorm isn't an issue, the setup might be. A 15 sq ft coop isn't much space to do integration. How many chicks, how many adults, have they spent time with each other before? Any photos of the setup? I would NOT lock the chicks+ adults in a small coop without some avenue of escape unless they've already spent time with the adults and you know for sure the adults won't attack them or chase them outside.

Also do not mix the adult food with chick food. If you don't have a 2nd feeder to feed them separately then put them all on the chicks food. The babies shouldn't be eating layer yet. If you're feeding an all flock type feed then make it easier on yourself and have the chicks on all flock too.