Help! New chick mom.. straight run mix

[Ash85]

I'm a chicken newbie and bought 5 straight run chicks off a local farmer. They are 8 weeks old.

Are they ready to go outside if I have a well protected coop and run?

Any idea on breeds and gender?

I'm assuming I have at least 1 Roo.. how many hens should I have per roo to keep everyone happy and healthy?

 

[Punkybrewster]

Did you buy these chicks at 8 weeks old or as day olds?

 

[Ash85]

I bought them when they were ranging from 1 to 3 days old.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Yes they're well old enough to be outside and off heat. If you haven't already removed heat, wean them off this week and they can go out in a few days.

 

[Ash85]

Yes they're well old enough to be outside and off heat. If you haven't already removed heat, wean them off this week and they can go out in a few days.

Perfect, I took the heat off a week and a half ago. Thanks!