Here we are at 5.5 weeks

[jakmallex]

Tonight will probably be their first night outside. I heard a crow from one of the silkies (not pictured) this morning, so I think it's time. The leg color didn't come out correctly this time. The ones that look black are actually blue/gray.

 

[augiedranch]

those are really nice pictures. very professional

 

[CodyChristine]

Nice pictures! My girls will be 5 weeks tomorrow and they went out to their coop 3 nights ago. Doing great!

 

[sweetshoplady]

Are they bantams? What kind are they? They are beautiful and very very nice photos of them!

 

[jakmallex]

They are bantam EEs. They didn't make it outside last night since a storm passed through and we didn't get finished putting hardware cloth on the top of the door. Hopefully we will finish it today b/c the silkie roosters are driving me crazy!

 

[Jayers]

Beautiful pictures!

I am almost done with my tractor as well. What area do you live in and what are your nightime temps? I am wondering if it is still a little early for us for going outside.

 

[jakmallex]

I'm in NC. It has been in the 90's or high 80's during the day and high 60's to low 70's at night. Since they are all feathered out and have been spending a lot of time in a pen outside in the yard, so I think they are ready. There are 10 of them, so they could definitely use more space. I think their first night will be Thurs. night, so they'll be 6 weeks old by then. How old are your chicks?