At what temp. can broilers go out during day to forage??

[chicks4kids]

I was just wondering what the temp. should be vs. age of broilers before you can place them out in a pen during the day. My broilers are 1 week now, and this is my first time with broilers, so I'm a little shady in the outdoor/forage area. I have them in a brooder now indoors. Thanks for any help!!

 

[silkiechicken]

They really don't forage that great, but I let mine range where they wanted at 3 weeks old and it was about 40-45ish during the day. However, they did have the option, and did go back to their heated coop when they got cold. All my chicks are brooded out doors.

 

[jaku]

At three weeks, they can pretty well regulate their body temps, so they can be in the cold. I keep a heat lamp in the pen with mine until it's really warm out- and my pen is big enough that they can pick the temp they want.