growing up

[ivyfaery]

How old do the chicks have to be when I can permanently put them outside in my barn instead of the brooder.They are 6 1/2 weeks old now:/

 

[aidenbaby]

I'm booting mine out as soon as I finish the coop. I'll be installing a heat lamp in it.

 

[gumpsgirl]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Your chicks should just about be fully feathered out by now. What are the temps. there at night and during the day right now?

 

[Redhead Hen]

I just put my RIRs out today. I'm in Northeastern Maryland. They are about 5 weeks old and fully feathered.

 

[Lollipop]

When their backs are fully feathered it`s safe. Chicken lungs are located close to the back. Getting the lungs cold on a young bird is trouble.......Pop

 

[ranchhand]

Hello,

!

It depends on your climate, and if you have a heat lamp for them. And how well feathered they are.

Got details, pics?