"Before the coop arrives"

[aart]

So first the coop then the chicks.

Yyyyaaaayyy!!!

I didn't see much different in raising them in the basement or in the coop.

Can depend on how easy it is to get into your coop for observing their first days eating/drinking/pooping/etc.

 

[IdyllwildAcres]

In that case I'd keep them in the basement for the first few days maybe a week

I disagree, there is no reason to not keep them out in the coop. 50' is not too far to go out and check on them. I have never brooded indoors, always in the coop.

 

[Cassandra Lana]

Cassandra, they will be day old chicks. I am late getting started. So first the coop then the chicks. I didn't see much different in raising them in the basement or in the coop.

I would raise them indoors till the coop comes then put them out