Can my babies venture outdoors yet?

[BenAnnaMama]

The babies are 9 days old today. It is 80 degrees outside, a little breezy... Can I take them outside and let them peck around with me?

 

[steffpeck]

I would think they would be fine. Mine were venturing out in the snow with their momma when they were about a week old.

 

[BenAnnaMama]

Thanks! I think I'll try it...

 

[susannemw]

So, when you take them out, how do you keep them from scattering everywhere and not coming back/ I have 14 very friendly 5 day olds and I am a nervous wreck that they're going to get out right now. Will they stick around?/

 

[lemongrass]

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I'm pretty sure there's someone on this board who has their chicks outside on day one with the other birds, and just leaves a warm place for them to retreat to... can't remember who but I saw a picture and I was impressed. Its definitely something I'd aspire to.

 

[BenAnnaMama]

Well I tried it...Mine didn't go far... They stuck together and pecked around and did fine... They didn't try and go far. They loved it!