Age of these/ ready to go out?

[Bvangorp]

I do not know the age of the chicks but this is the coop we just built for them. I am thinking of taking out the heat lamp now though

 

[seminolewind]

If it's 28-40 at night, I would keep the heat lamp. Let the birds tell you what temp is good. Sneak up at night and see if they are huddled under the lamp or sleeping away from it. I remember I had Polish chicks and one time they were all standing under the lamp!! So it got lowered. Watch your birds!

 

[Bvangorp]

I just went and checked on them they are not under the light. They are just walking around so I think after tonight I will try doing no light tomorrow and see if they are huddling and figure it out from there. Thank you for all the help!!

 

[Mvan42]

Walking around is normal with a light in the coop... most don't roost if there is a light.. I say they will be just fine

 

[Ridgerunner]

I see you are using that clamp with the heat lamp. Don't. I think the majority of fire hazard with a heat lamp is that clamp. They are not dependable. Use wire or chain to support it. Not string or plastic that can burn or melt, but wire or chain. It's like anything else, if they are used appropriately they work well. If they are not used properly they are a hazard.

The chicks look like they are Ok for those temperatures. If you properly support that lamp you can leave it in as a safety measure but you'll probably find they don't need it.

 

[Bvangorp]

Yes thank you this was before I reinforced it with a very sturdy metal clamp that is used to clamp wood etc very strong. I thought the same and have the wire tied up.

They seem ok. They have been huddling but not sure if it’s just new environment or cold. Will play it by ear. Thank you!

 

[Mamatomany123]

Mine were already off of hest and roosting at that age. I'm sure the older hens roosting helped mine start early but they didn't need heat anymore.