I've got 3-week-old coturnix in a brood pen outside. I tend to go light on heat with baby fowl, finding that most recommendations for heat are way over what is necessary. As a result, these little guys are fully feathered, though only half the size of a full-grown coturnix. I've been leaving them outside during the days, with no supplemental heat. It's been quite cool for this time of year (60s). They seem quite comfortable at 50 degrees in the evenings, though they do start to cuddle up. I've been bringing them inside at night but WHAT A PAIN.
It's supposed to be 41 degrees for a low tonight. Any confidence that it's okay to leave them out? Or do I need to go out in the dark and bring them in (ugh, lol)?
It's supposed to be 41 degrees for a low tonight. Any confidence that it's okay to leave them out? Or do I need to go out in the dark and bring them in (ugh, lol)?