Can I put my delayed feathering chick outside with the others this week?

[3KillerBs]

I will absolutely be making a bigger brooder for next time! I think it would be very beneficial for them as well, mostly just to have more room to be silly and sprawl out.

With care (and a favorable climate), I brood outdoors even in the winter.

Run to Outdoor Brooder Conversion

 

[bonjourbunnie]

With care (and a favorable climate), I brood outdoors even in the winter.

Run to Outdoor Brooder Conversion

I'm going to look into getting it set up out there for them to stay out permanently today it is going to be in the high fifties to seventies all week, with the nights looking like they won't be much lower than 50, or particularly windy. They're all very good at finding the heat and keeping each other cozy, and I think they will be much, much happier out there than in my house after today's experience with them. Thank you for your advice and encouragement! I just want them to be their best chicken selves.

 

[bonjourbunnie]

They are all outside today, and had a good evening, despite being a little spooked by the new sounds, and the bit of wind we had last night. I didn't sleep well for checking on them and making sure my draft blockers were working well, but they are happy, happy chicks today Thank you all again for your advice, encouragement, and links to help me feel more secure about setting them loose in their little home!