Chicks 2-3weeks old

[Massimo]

Hi there

I'm new on this forum

I have in bird cage 2 chicks, about 2-3weeks old.
They are always full of life and with very good appetite.
For my kids are the perfect pets to look after,and hopefully one day they laying a few eggs.

When is the best time to put them in the coop outside?
At moment in the night time I locate them in my garden shed, and day time they can enjoy the sunlight outside.


Thanks
Max

 

[Reurra]

They will need to be warm and under a warm light. They should be fully feathered before going outside into the coop. As the winter nears, its a good idea to make sure they have a source of heat, or some good insulation to snuggle into, like straw or hay.

I keep my chicks under a brooder lamp until they are 5-8 weeks, or the ambient temperature is above 45 F at night. Since its getting cold these days, depending on where you live, you might consider getting them a heat lamp for their permanent home. I would not put them out suddenly either when they are fully feathered. I would get them used to the cold in stages. Otherwise they can become stressed which can make them sick.

 

[Massimo]

Thanks for all you suggestion.

I live in Australia and now is almost summer time.
Are u think till they are a least 6weeks you don't suggest to put them outside?

Thanks

 

[Reurra]

As long as they are fully feathered and the temperatures are around 6-10 C at night they should be fine

 

[Massimo]

Oh yes. In Sydney in night time is between 15-18c.

Thanks

 

[Reurra]

If its that warm at night, you could go as early as 4 weeks! I should move to Australia....its 3C here...and it was a warm night for November! haha!