Can I put my girls outside yet?

[RookieChicken15]

I would love any advice, since we've never done this before. I have four 4-week old pullets who are covered in feathers. They've been living in a box in my laundry room and seem acclimated to indoor temps of 65-68, but they're getting stinky! The daytime temps here are 70-80's and the nights get down to 40's. Can they go out in their coop? Also, do I dare put my EcoGlow 20 warmer outside with an extension cord at night? Thanks!

 

[Y N dottes]

they can definitely go outside during the day and they will be fine, heat wise. At night I would give them heat in their coop for about another few weeks. Keep the temp in their coop at night at around 70-80.

 

[RookieChicken15]

Thank you!

 

[jeepguy982001]

Long as they are fully feathered i'd guess they'd be fine probably even without heat. you could always give them some heat at night for a lil while if you wanted. Depending on how your coop is set up you could give them heat and check on them a time or 2 just to see if they are using it.

 

[horsesandboots]

I put mine outside at 4 weeks old. I am in FL. Soon heat needed.
But for you I would suggest putting the heat lamp on at night.