Can 5 weekers be too hot???

[mom_to3cuties]

My 5ish week chicks are in the garage in a "cage" covered on 3 sides. I know the temp outside is about 68 and they dont have a lamp on but they seem tobe breathing heavy?? Is this normal?

Also thier bodies are always very warm. Is this the way it is supposed to be? I would love to be able to put them outside during the day, but hubby hasnt come up with anything yet that I can put them in.

Thanks for reading...I hope my chicks are ok. Angie

 

[Stef]

Please put them out. They will love you for it. 68 degrees is more than enough for a 5 week chick. They are panting to cool down and they will absolutely love to spread their wings and have a run in the garden, are they drinking a lot of water also?

Make a little corral out of anything (boxes, timber, plastic sheets) put a little water and feed out and they will love you for it.

Stef

 

[mom_to3cuties]

Thanks for the reply! Yes they have plenty of fresh water. I wil try and get them out for a bit today. Thanks alot.

 

[Queen of the Lilliputians]

mom_to3cuties,

Just curious about whether they a meat breed or a layer breed?

-Meg

 

[allen wranch]

Also, how big is the cage in the garage?

 

[Newchickenmom&kids]

Just curious....do you not have a coop/tractor to put them in??

 

[mom_to3cuties]

The cage is about 3 feet by 4 feet and about 2 feet tall. I have no idea what they are, maybe you can help me I will add some pictures.


They dont have a tractor yet. I am hoping dh will fix something up this weekend.

I cant get my camera to upload right now, here are some older pics....
First is a few weeks ago, second is my roo , third is hen on right roo on left .These were taken a few days ago.

Edited to add some info...