Beyond The Purple Door...Chat thread.

[MysteryChicken]

That's pretty late in the season already. I prefer to get chicks in the spring. If it works for you then that's okay.

It'll be warm, & still technically summer. They'll ready to go out on the second to last week of September.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

That's pretty late in the season already. I prefer to get chicks in the spring. If it works for you then that's okay.

I've gotten them that late and later. It's nice because it's warm out and chicks can go outside within a few days.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

It'll be warm, & still technically summer. They'll ready to go out on the second to last week of September.

I move mine out permanently by 4 weeks when brooded in warmer weather.

 

[chickens really]

It'll be warm, & still technically summer. They'll ready to go out on the second to last week of September.

Oh you keep yours in a long time. I toss mine outside at 3 weeks in my grow out pen in the summer.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I move mine out permanently by 4 weeks when brooded in warmer weather.

I wait until about 8-9 weeks to make sure they're all feathered out good enough.

 

[chickens really]

I wait until about 8-9 weeks to make sure they're all feathered out good enough.

Oh..well not necessarily a good idea. Mine harden off and do great.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I wait until about 8-9 weeks to make sure they're all feathered out good enough.

They are feathered enough by 4 weeks at those outside temperatures. You should at least put them out during the day to avoid boredom and pecking.

 

[chickens really]

In early spring my hens have the Chicks out scratching around and the Definitely are not under her constantly. They survive running around with snow still on the ground. All they need is a heat source to warm up under and a secure house without drafts.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Oh..well not necessarily a good idea. Mine harden off and do great.

Last time I cut a chick off heat early at 4 weeks, it died due to chilling.

 

[chickens really]

Last time I cut a chick off heat early at 4 weeks, it died due to chilling.

Hmmm? Something else wasn't right.