Are we ready to go outside in the coop overnight?

[KitKatLady]

We have temps only down to 58-62 degrees F and I have a coop where we can close windows to prevent any breeze. I have 4 pullets. One SS is 7 weeks old and 3 Wyandottes around 5-6 weeks old. Mostly feathered. We’re getting bead feathers growing in but have a little bit of fuzz on the main body. My husband is ready to kill me from bringing in the chicks each night. Are we ready without a heat source? Photos from almost a week ago so we have some more feathers. I have pine shavings in the nesting boxes too.

 

[Allsfairinloveandbugs]

Yes they are ready to live outside without supplemental heat. Tell your husband and make him happy.

 

[KitKatLady]

Woohoo! We just put them in and they’re cuddling together in the shavings as they were already cuddled to go to sleep out in the run.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Yes they're ready, and do NOT close up windows, they need ventilation 24/7. Roosts or sleeping area (assuming they're huddled on the floor) should be draft free, but there should still be ample air flow up high to allow ammonia and moisture to escape.

 

[Captain13]

Yes they're ready, and do NOT close up windows, they need ventilation 24/7. Roosts or sleeping area (assuming they're huddled on the floor) should be draft free, but there should still be ample air flow up high to allow ammonia and moisture to escape.

Great advice.