Girls survived first night out in coop

[CathyB]

I was so nervous but they are all having a ball! They love the new coop and the run. A tiny scared yet.

BTW- I left a light on in there for them since it was new to them. When can I shut off the night light? :aww

 

[jakmallex]

My 10 6 week olds spent their first night outside last night too. Like you, I turned their light on. They wouldn't stop chirping when I put them out there, even though I think they were just scared, I left it on just in case. I think I'm going to give it to them for the next few days while they get used to their house then turn it off.

 

[ibpboo]

How old are they? Once my chicks move outside I do not give them a light. I think mine were 5 weeks. I have one week olds in the house still and last night I did not leave their light on as the temp is pretty warm right now, especially for this area. I let them out during day, without heat light, and then bring them in, in the evening, usually with a light on, but it was so hot yesterday and will be again today, so I left their light off.
one week pictures

 

[LynneP]

I think it depends on how yours are faring and on whether you have a window...I used a light for one night only, though I will add another in late summer to come on at 4 am when they get close to laying eggs.

 

[CodyChristine]

My chicks are 6 weeks old tomorrow and they have been in their coop for about a week. They love it but I still put their light on at night. We live in MN and the temp drops a little low some nights.

 

[CathyB]

Thanks everyone! They will be 6 weeks old on Monday. I think they are doing ok. Maybe one more night with their light and then they will do without it until fall I guess. Yes, there is a window on the south wall so I guess they would get some moonlight!

They did not use the roost last night as far as I can tell. I believe they slept in the pine shavings. They could have slept in their brooder box too. I put that in there to make them feel a little better! I am such a worry wart mother hen!