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slordaz said:
We have all been there at one point lol, If it makes you feel any better day old chicks hatched in an incubator were enjoying about an hour outside time supervised with the flock this year before they would come to cuddle up to get warmed
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Mine have been out a few times in short intervals but they fluff up and I feel bad and bring them back in
 
Shenandoah Valley Shulers said:
Mine have been out a few times in short intervals but they fluff up and I feel bad and bring them back in
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not saying they don't fluff up but they come over and huddle under me if I'm squatted down or get my attention, They also have a box with hay they can get into that I've showed them so they have options while I am out working getting the rest of the flock taken care of. sorry if I am slow, the last batch of the season is starting to hatch and the one seems to think I need to be there talking to it as it works on unzipping lol
 
slordaz said:
not saying they don't fluff up but they come over and huddle under me if I'm squatted down or get my attention, They also have a box with hay they can get into that I've showed them so they have options while I am out working getting the rest of the flock taken care of. sorry if I am slow, the last batch of the season is starting to hatch and the one seems to think I need to be there talking to it as it works on unzipping lol
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My husband is on the way home with their new house so I'm thinking they will be out soon.... but I also informed my husband that house chickens are a possibility... he laughed at me
 
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I think we all spoiled our first chickens, it seems only natural to treat our baby chickies so much better than nature intended. But don't wait too long to get them outside... you could actually be doing them a disservice by not letting them acclimate to the outdoors and the winter could be extra hard on them. The more cold exposure they receive, the quicker they grow feathers, and all that fluffing up is what holds in heat. You have a large enough flock that they'll keep each other warm. As long as the coop is DRY and has plenty of ventilation for moisture from droppings, breathing and body heat to escape, chickens do fine in the cold. Even broody mamas take their chicks outside in freezing temps.

Here's a few articles that'll help ease your mind:
Start Raising Your Chicks Outdoors
You Certainly Can Brood Chicks Outdoors
Chicken Coop Ventilation - Go Out There And Cut More Holes In Your Coop!

Best wishes with your new flock!
 

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