Are they feathered enough to go out with a heat lamp?

[Dogsothoth]

If I have a heat lamp in the area still, are they feathered enough to go out in the little coop?

 

[cp2894_]

I'm new to this so don't take my word for it but personally, I'm pretty sure they aren't feathered enough.

 

[cp2894_]

They still look pretty fluffy and seem to only have their grown up feathers on their wings which I'm pretty sure means they're still too young.

 

[aart]

Chicks that young(1 week old??) can be raised in a coop with a heat source,
but heat lamps can be dangerous, especially in tiny coops.

 

[SilverBirds]

How old are they and what is the temperature outside?

 

[pekin queen]

i think you should what until they have all there feathers

 

[NatJ]

If I have a heat lamp in the area still, are they feathered enough to go out in the little coop?

If the heat lamp keeps part of the coop at the right temperature, YES they can go out.
Some people raise chicks in the coop from the very first day.

The basic needs for chicks:
--correct temperature
--water and appropriate food
--protection from predators, bad weather, etc.
--enough space

If you can provide those in the coop, then the chicks will be fine there.

 

[Dogsothoth]

If the heat lamp keeps part of the coop at the right temperature, YES they can go out.
Some people raise chicks in the coop from the very first day.

The basic needs for chicks:
--correct temperature
--water and appropriate food
--protection from predators, bad weather, etc.
--enough space

If you can provide those in the coop, then the chicks will be fine there.

Yeah the temp is hitting my proper. No draft. I’m very paranoia about the lamp so I’ll prob get a plate.

 

[aart]

I’ll prob get a plate.

Good idea.
Get them used to it before moving them to the coop.
Only 2 chicks?

 

[Mamatomany123]

I brood my chicks outside in the coop from day 1. As long as they have a heat source and are protected against predators then they can go out.