A little courage???

[MyCuteCoop]

I think all flock because of roosters. Also, there is always a door, but the chicks don't like to leave the coop yet.

 

[frostic]

I think all flock because of roosters. Also, there is always a door, but the chicks don't like to leave the coop yet.

I would reccommend NOT putting the chicks in with roosters. they will try to kill them. I seen too many stories on the internet about peoples roosters killing chicks.

 

[MyCuteCoop]

oh... They haven't YET tho. I've been keeping a good eye on them all

 

[rosemarythyme]

Some roos can be good with chicks, just as some hens can be awful to them. In all cases you want to keep an eye on things when mixing different age groups, until you can see for sure that they can get along well enough that there'll be no bloodshed. Hence why it's important to give the chicks avenues of escape/hiding spots.

 

[MyCuteCoop]

They won't leave the coop, but they have a special box I haven't seen the adults go anywhere near

 

[Birdsong 82]

I always make sure that they can see each other but cannot get to each other. It’s not even so much my rooster I’m worried about it’s my old her hens

 

[bobbi-j]

if the chicks are not fully feathered they shouldnt be outside untill they do. unless mommie chicken is there sitting on them they wont like it and need to have atleast 90 degree temps till older. thats why mommy sits on them at night. if there is no mommie you should keep them under a heat lamp or use a low temp heatrock. or some way to keep them warm. and the others are right the peep and peep alot. my chickens didnt stop till about 6 weeks old. then they just just started fighting each other lol

My chicks start out in the coop at a day or two old (however old they are when they arrive from the hatchery). This year I used a MHP (mama heating pad) to brood them, and it was great! You'd be surprised at how much time those chicks spent outside of the MHP. They don't need constant heat, nor do they need constant light. Even with a mama hen, they run around until they need warming up, then go under her. They're not being warmed constantly by her. I would think in GA, in the summer, they would be fine in the coop without heat at 3 weeks or so. Maybe younger.

The coop is about... Ummm... I'd say about 5 ft by 3.5 ft maybe?

And how big is the run?

They are back in the brooder for awhile because it will thunderstorm all week I will move hem outside soon...

If your coop doesn't leak, they'll be fine in the coop.

I would reccommend NOT putting the chicks in with roosters. they will try to kill them. I seen too many stories on the internet about peoples roosters killing chicks.

My roosters have always protected the chicks.

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.

These are very good questions.

I always make sure that they can see each other but cannot get to each other. It’s not even so much my rooster I’m worried about it’s my old her hens

Agreed.

 

[MyCuteCoop]

the run is huge, and the roos are nice

 

[MyCuteCoop]

I am going to see them right now, keep you posted!