Almost 8 week old chicks outside in 35 degree weather?

[Eggsandbeyond]

My chicks have been outside since it's been about 55 degrees fahrenheit overnight where I am for the last few weeks. But tonight it's going to dip to 35 degrees F. They are just about 8 weeks old, are they ok to lock up in their coop tonight or should I bring them inside just for the night?

 

[rural mouse]

Is there a heat source in the coop or something you could put in the corner so they could use it if they needed too?

 

[LifeSimpleAndSweet]

They are fully feathered and will be fine.
If you like to give optimal comfort, you can add a heat lamp in their coop, but it is not necessary for safety.

 

[Eggsandbeyond]

They are fully feathered and will be fine.
If you like to give optimal comfort, you can add a heat lamp in their coop, but it is not necessary for safety.

I have a brooder plate, but they're so big now I don't think more than 1 would fit under it

 

[Eggsandbeyond]

Is there a heat source in the coop or something you could put in the corner so they could use it if they needed too?

I only have a brooder plate i didn't end up using a heat lamp. This is my first time raising them

 

[rural mouse]

I only have a brooder plate i didn't end up using a heat lamp. This is my first time raising them

Can you set the brooder plate in a corner of the coop so they have heat if they want it? (Obviously I'm aiming to keep them in the coop, less stress on them)

 

[rural mouse]

I have a brooder plate, but they're so big now I don't think more than 1 would fit under it

Set it low and they can perch on top of it.

 

[Yardmom]

They will be fine without heat. Broody raised chicks are often weened by 4 weeks. My broodies have raised chicks in February. (Our temps are in the teens in winter).

 

[rosemarythyme]

They're fine as is, they look well feathered.

 

[Ridgerunner]

I've had chicks at 5-1/2 weeks of age go through nights in the mid 20's F with no supplemental heat. Yours are 8 weeks old and have been outside for weeks so they are well acclimated to cooler temperatures.

Based on my experience, not something I've read or my imagination but actual experience, I would not hesitate to leave them outside with no supplemental heat. If you want to bring them in because it will make you feel better you can do that. It will not hurt anything.