can someone give me a quick run thru on the 1st few days in the coop?

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like what do i need to do to make the transition easy?

i read somewhere to block off the nest boxes for a while. yay or nay?

should i put straw in the run or coop?

food and water, inside or out or both?
 
I have water both in and out. I had mine in the coop for a few days before letting them out. I do not block the nest boxes off but do not have any straw in them either. I've been giving them some treats too.
 
I have seen some people who block off the nesting boxes. I think its a good idea so they do not sleep in it. If you want to use straw for bedding in the coop do ahead i use pine shavings because i can get them for free. I have feed and water in the coop. And water outside.
Hope this helps
 
How old are your chicks?

Mine are 7wks old and went out into the coop a couple of days ago. Our nights are in the 50s and I don't have a heat lamp for them out there
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If they are fully feathered then they should be fine.
 

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