Baby Chick Questions

[tinapmann]

This is first time raising baby chicks. My chicks are 3-1/2 weeks and most of them have gotten a good amount of their feathers--with the exception of one of my light brahmas who still has most of her chick fuzz and very little feathering. My question is twofold...has anyone had a chick who seems to be doing well eating and drinking but not feathering out and my second question is do I move her out into my chicken coop when I move all of the other chicks out? These chicks won't be sharing the coop with any other chicks...they are all the same age just different varieties.

 

[joedie]

They don't fully feather out until 7-8 weeks and they vary in how fast they do it depending on breed, chick...I have my 3 weeks old out in the coop but have the heat lamp on at night because it gets below the temp it should be for chicks that age. During the day, I keep the light off, but it's in the 80's here. I guess it depends on where you live. I'd keep them together. Good Luck!

 

[gritsar]

It's best to keep them together so as not to have re-introduction issues later.
You don't list where you're located, but they can be out in the coop at any time the temp. can be maintained at the level needed per their age - 90 to 95 degrees the first week, decreasing by five degrees a week. You can use a heat lamp if necessary. Just be sure it's doubly secure so that it can't fall and cause a fire.
Yes, I had a few brahma chicks feather out slower than all the others. They were roos.