Can I take my chickens out on a field trip?

[Ittybittyschmidtie]

15 chickens are 5 weeks Friday.

It’s 60 sunny and they are fully feathered

Can I take them out in the run?
I’ve been keeping the window open everyday to provide fresh natural air.

They seem done with the heat lamp
They hate it inside I feel horrible

 

[Chipmunk Chicks]

Yes. If it's that mild, they may even be ready to move right out! Pics?

But if you want to just start with a couple supervised field trips, that's up to you. They will probably not want to go back in. lol

 

[Ittybittyschmidtie]

 

[Ittybittyschmidtie]

Yes. If it's that mild, they may even be ready to move right out! Pics?

But if you want to just start with a couple supervised field trips, that's up to you. They will probably not want to go back in. lol

Let me know what you think. Idk will they be okay?

 

[Chicken Heel]

Based on the photo, the chicks will do just fine with the listed temperatures as they have an ample amount of feathers. What kind of run do you have for them? That is the most critical consideration at this point from a predator standpoint.

 

[Ittybittyschmidtie]

Based on the photo, the chicks will do just fine with the listed temperatures as they have an ample amount of feathers. What kind of run do you have for them? That is the most critical consideration at this point from a predator standpoint.

I just need to attach the door add the roosts n food n water

 

[Chicken Heel]

I see what appears to be an outline of a small pop door on the shed. Are you planning on getting that cut out so the chicks can get inside out of the rain and at night? If not, I would suggest a tarp to cover it in the meantime. And I would also suggest placing pavers around the outside of the run to deter digging from predators like coyotes and foxes (if you have those in your area). Finally, keep in mind that if the chicks roost in the run, raccoons are quite capable of reaching through the wire and getting/eating chickens.

 

[K0k0shka]

They are ready to move outside permanently.

Is that chicken wire on the run though? That will not protect them from predators. It can be chewed through. You need to use hardware cloth instead.

 

[rosemarythyme]

They really can move out right away but first I'd them off heat completely for a few days. If the lower temps make you nervous, then plan for moving them out on the weekend or early next week.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

If you want to train them to go back in when you want. Pick a call that will remain the same and only be used to call them. Start by using your call and sprinkle a few treats while they are looking. Back into where you want them, while still calling and sprinkling treats. After a while you will find you do not need the treats, they will come to the call.
I sometimes take mine out into the front or the empty lot next door. Don't let them fool you, they are smarter than they let on. Mine are trained to stay out of the street and to not eat the neighbors' gardens. Although if they think I am not looking one might try to grab a bright flower and run off with it.