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Any difference in "meat" chics

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by momajake, Jun 1, 2008.

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  1. Jun 1, 2008 #1
    momajake

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    I read that chicks can go outside about 2 weeks. Is there any difference with the "meat" chicks - since they grow faster? Thanks for any input!
     
  2. Jun 1, 2008 #2
    chicknhawaii

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    I think it's more the temperature where you're at and what your predator situation is. I kept my pet Cornish X inside for 4 weeks, something I didn't have to do but I was paranoid lol!
     
  3. Jun 1, 2008 #3
    lovinthechickens

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    ya, chicks can visit the outside world at 2 weeks, but live? no. they can live outside at about 5-9 weeks w/o a lamp...
    not sure about meatys though.
     

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