Babies outside for the first time today

[microbiomom]

I took my 1.5 week old babies outside today keeping them in their brooder box which I put into their coop. I just stayed with them in the "87 degree feels like 91 degree" afternoon for about 20 minutes. After their initial agitation they settle down and acted like happy chicks. When I brought them back in, they all took a nap. I'm hoping hubby and son will continue this activity next week while I am out of town on business. In pros, what do you think?

 

[gritsar]

Provided the weather stays dry, I see nothing wrong with this. I took my chicks out every day starting at 2 1/2 weeks. Spent a good portion of every day outside with them. They loved to run around in the yard.
Just be sure they have access to water, food and shade. You (or DH & DS) need to be the mama hen. If they start huddling and peeping loudly, they are too cold and they need to get back under their heat lamp.

 

[microbiomom]

Thanks will pass on the hubby so he will KNOW it is good. We are expecting cooler weather so will watch the temps. I always freak about care of my animals when I leave town. I really hate to leave the babies because of their almost exponential growth now.
Blessings

 

[gritsar]

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Which is exactly why we haven't had a vacation since I got the chickens.

I can't stand to leave them. Did it once and I was unhappy with the care they got from DSD.
Now we have a new puppy and are getting ready to add a second one. I may never leave this farm again.
Good luck to you and Blessings!