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Hi, it's nice to have you here with us!

 

[Chicken Tender 2]

I would take them out during the night so they can grow accustomed to the heat.
Be sure they have plenty of deep shade and cool water. Have some chicken electrolytes on hand for emergencies.

That's a great idea. I am going to put them in the coop tonight and watch them come out in the morning. It is a lot like their brooder except a lot bigger. They have been in a small portion of the run before but they have never come down the ramp. It should be quite a show.

 

[SwampPrincessChick]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens! We hope you enjoy your stay. There is a ton of useful information on here. If you have a question, be sure to make a post about it, the members here will be happy to help!

With your temperatures being that hot, the chicks will be fine to go outside. It is even better for them not to be stuck inside, because the sooner chicks can build an immunity to outside sicknesses, the better. Which breeds did you get?

 

[Chicken Tender 2]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens! We hope you enjoy your stay. There is a ton of useful information on here. If you have a question, be sure to make a post about it, the members here will be happy to help!

With your temperatures being that hot, the chicks will be fine to go outside. It is even better for them not to be stuck inside, because the sooner chicks can build an immunity to outside sicknesses, the better. Which breeds did you get?

We have 3 Bard Rocks, 3 Rhode Island Reds, and 4 Buff Orpingtons.

 

[SwampPrincessChick]

We have 3 Bard Rocks, 3 Rhode Island Reds, and 4 Buff Orpingtons.

That is a nice mixture of beginner birds. Where did you order your chicks? Why did you get them?

 

[Chicken Tender 2]

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That is a nice mixture of beginner birds. Where did you order your chicks? Why did you get them?

We got them from Ideal hatchery. We got them for the eggs. Not looking to make money. Maybe help some people out in my neighborhood.

 

[SwampPrincessChick]

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We got them from Ideal hatchery. We got them for the eggs. Not looking to make money. Maybe help some people out in my neighborhood.

That is always good to help out the people around you! I assume you bought sexed pullets if you wanted eggs, then. Sexing chicks has only 80% or 90% accuracy when done by professionals, so please watch out for your Rhode Island Reds. Roosters of that breed are known to be very aggressive.

 

[triciayoung]

Welcome. You have been given good advice. I have nothing to add except for use 1/2 inch hardware cloth on sides and top of runs and an apron around runs and coops to keep them safe from predators.