Can I have the babies outside during the day.....

[FunnyBunnies12]

The babies are now 5wks and going on 3wks, it's been in the low 40's upper 50's by day. Can I have the babies outside during the day as long as it's not raining or snowing and the temps don't get any lower then they already are? I won't have a pool out there with them since it will chill them. But I just wanted to know if I can have them outside for exercise and grazing.

TX

 

[katharinad]

I see you are tired of the mess!

Upper 50's is ok for the 5 week old ones. The 3 weeks old ones need 65 degrees. So the answer is no. With those temps I would wait until they are 8 weeks old. This does not exclude some outdoor time. Just not all day for now.

 

[FunnyBunnies12]

I see you are tired of the mess!

Maybe

Alright, I won't let them out. Unless it does get that warm again here in Michigan and we have another Indian Summer. Which I highly doubt, but with Michigan, you never know!​

 

[Quacking]

If the weather is good enough, I like to put mine outside from 2 week of age. At first it may only be for half an hour while I clean the brooders. They always have shelter and somewhere to snuggle up if they get a little cold. When they are still small I only leave them out for as long as they are playing once they settle down for a snooze I bring them back inside where it is warmer. But I feel to be outside on the grass with a little sun on them is better than being kept inside in a brooder all the time. They can at least pick at the grass and catch a few bugs or insects and go for a bit of a run.

 

[FunnyBunnies12]

That is basically what I'd like to do, is let them outside on sunny days just long enough to do cleaning let them get that natural sunlight/vit. D then bring them inside. Once the snow starts flying and it goes below 40 then I won't. Next week calling for somewhat of another Indian Summer.