Can they stay out?

[lissalischicks]

Need some advice. My chicks just turned 6 weeks yesterday. They have been doing day trips for about a week now and the older chicks leave them alone 95% of the time. It's been nice and warm during the day and they have been out when it is 65 and warmer. I want today to be they day they stay out and get introduced to sleeping in the coop. (this transition will be fun) but I noticed rain and a drop in temperature at night to mid 40s coming this weekend. Is that still okay for them for the temp to be that low?
If it wasn't for the drop I wouldn't even hesitate ... but I am an overprotective chick mom ...

 

[Ridgerunner]

At six weeks old they should be able to handle temperatures lower than the mid 40's. I'd want them to be able to get out of the rain if they want to but you might be surprised at how much some like to be out in it. A light rain should not be a problem.

Good luck with the integration.

 

[SandyRiverChick]

Yep they can be out. My 6 week olds have been out since 1 week old with a MHP and I cut the heat last night. My temps are high 30's overnight. You did a good job acclimating them and they're ready.

 

[lissalischicks]

Sounds like it might be a pretty big storm but the little ones don't know it but they may be sleeping in the book coop house tonight!