Changing the setup when you get your chicks...

[brandytab]

I just went and picked up 4 silkies and an OEG. I live in upstate NY and we're still getting frost warnings, etc (just had one last night!). The man I got the silkies from already had them outside and they are about 3/4 weeks old.... no heat lamps, brooder open to the elements on two sides, etc.

Should I go ahead and keep them out in the garage, etc because they are used to it, or keep them in my dining room setup without a heat lamp until they are a bit older?

Thanks!

 

[goldnchocolate]

If it was me, I would give them some heat, as they are still quite young.

 

[brandytab]

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Thanks for responding. After going out there and watching them just in my dining room, they were huddled together in a tight pile - so I put heat on them. Poor babies must have been FREEZING last night!