Do they look almost fully feathered?

[tpereira]

These are my 4 week old black australorps. My intent was to have them go out next week, at 5 weeks old. They seems to be clambering to get out, flying up alot. Their heads still have the downy soft feathers and i see a few of them have a couple white feathers in their wings and chest. Temps at night are around low 70’s, high 60’s. During the day high 70’s, sometimes getting to 80’s.

Let me know what you guys think. Thanks!!!!
Teri

 

[Pullet Press]

They look almost fully feathered to me. You don't have to have a heat source for your birds if it gets over 70 degrees (F).

 

[Mmanist]

Ween them off the light, and ship them outdoors! I try to have mine out around 4 or 5 weeks. As long as I have a safe warm place for them at night.

 

[Mmanist]

My coop stays pretty warm at night, so I dont worry a whole lot

 

[SueT]

Turn off the heat, they don't need it with low 70's. I've put chicks out at that age in much cooler temps. They can go outside NOW, really!

 

[Thechicksdigme]

We put ours or at 3 and 6 weeks old. The temperatures are 80s during the day and high 60s to low 70s at night. Didn't provide a heat source and they are thriving.

 

[tpereira]

Turn off the heat, they don't need it with low 70's. I've put chicks out at that age in much cooler temps. They can go outside NOW, really!

they’re out!

 

[slbenter]

I must make a confession. The chicks I hatched July 8th, went straight into the coop from the brinsea. Had an Eco Glow plugged in for them, pine shavings down, chick feed and fresh water. All 14 were happy, healthy, and everyone survived just fine.
They are all just about 8weeks old, they look like chickens....all feathered, and they’re the sweetest things ever. Of course it’s been very warm, but the Eco Glow kept them at the toasty temps they needed when they were very young.