...and they're out!

[TubbyChicken]

My chicks (7 weeks) are spending their first night in the coop! I put them out this afternoon (about 1:00) and have checked on them periodically since. It was pretty warm today, but is now down to about 40 and the last time I checked they were all spread out, sleeping peacefully and trilling/chirping when my flashlight shone in the coop.

I'm still a bit nervous and will check on them a few more times this evening and throughout the day tomorrow.

They seemed so happy to have the new space. I hope they'll do alright out there. I plan to bring them back in if they seem too cold or stressed and re acclimate them slowly.

 

[birdsofparadise]

My ameraucanas are 5 weeks old, fully feathered and ready for the coop too! I expected them to stay in the brooder for at least 8 weeks, but 5 seems awfully quick. Anyway, they are out permanently on New Years Day. Luckily, it doesnʻt go below 60 here, but the rains can be nasty this time of year.

 

[orchidchick]

I have four that are headed out in the next few days. They are only about 3 weeks but it seems a shame to keep them in when it's been in the 80's/high60's here (i know-rediculous) but there is still a level of worry in letting go. I can put a ceramic light in for nightime. Mine will be in a small coop and run in the big girls coop/run until they get to be quite a bit bigger.
Good job Chick parents!

 

[Mahonri]

Fun...

time flies quickly... they'll be laying eggs before you know it.

 

[Must Be Losing It]

I have two silkies going out today! Tis the season......

 

[swtangel321]

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Thats for sure, I was stilling calling some of my chickens babies , last week hubby walks in with a crud load of eggs

Guess there not babies anymore.