Hello from North Idaho

[Kukendame]

I'm new to chickens and almost have my coop done. I want to make sure I have everything ready before the girls move in.
I have 9 pullets (2RIR and 7PR), they are almost 5 weeks old, one of my Rockies, Kip, is already trying to get out.

The brooder is a kiddie pool with a fence around the edge inside our heated shop. How soon can I move them into the coop? The lows here could still get to around freezing, I would keep them under a brooder lamp but I'm not sure it will be enough for them with no heat. They are really wanting to get some new scenery.

 

[abaldewin]

well your ahead of me, I have the plans for the coop but have not started building it as of yet. My chicks are about 4 weeks old but don't know what kind LOL I know that's bad but took the advice of my local wilco store. looking forword to the picks of your coop.

 

[michickenwrangler]

From Michigan

Our chicks usually go outside at 4 weeks for short intervals, begin to live outside at 8-10 weeks, weather permitting. They start to get a little stir-crazy by then, although they always cheep and look pitiful their first night outside by themselves.

 

[Freckle Face Farm]

 

[NewHopePoultry]

from Missouri

 

[4-H chicken mom]

and

from Ohio. So glad you joined. It is a little early to put them outside if it is still getting that cold. Maybe you could just section off a corner of the shop for a change of scenery. Good luck

 

[CityClucks]

from Oklahoma!

 

[Kukendame]

Thanks for the help!

I think I might need to add some insulation as well, so it wont be ready to move into for awhile. And, it looks like rain for the next few days.

 

[onthespot]

Hey! My sister lives there. Jenny Taylor. She is not into chickens, but works for Dept. of Forestry. Now if I go visit her I can say howdy to a BYC chickener!!!

 

[gaduke]

From Ky!