- Dec 16, 2012
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I need to move my 2 week old chicks to a small, secure, shaded, well-ventilated outside coop with perches. Our highs are in the mid to upper 90sF ( heat index can get as high as 110F with humidity) and lows around 80F.
Do I need to put the heating pad cave in there, even if it's off? What ambient temp is dangerous? Will I need to cool them down? Is a mister OK so long as they don't actually get wet? Should I put ice in their water and/or offer fruit in ice?
They won't be allowed out unless I just put them on grass with me standing watch. I don't have any other chickens.
Thanks!
Do I need to put the heating pad cave in there, even if it's off? What ambient temp is dangerous? Will I need to cool them down? Is a mister OK so long as they don't actually get wet? Should I put ice in their water and/or offer fruit in ice?
They won't be allowed out unless I just put them on grass with me standing watch. I don't have any other chickens.
Thanks!