hey everyone!

[g.a.boy]

I am new to raising chicks. Its 70 degrees outside and was wondering at what age and temps if any can i start putting them outside for 20-30 minutes at a time in a small confined area where i can watch them the entire time? they are only a couple days old. I have alot of time on my hands and would like to get them out if at all do able. let me know any input is much appreciated. thanks

 

[Tiramisu]

It depends, earliest is 3-4 weeks, but you would want to watch and make sure they don't get too cold. At 1 day to 1 week they should be in 95/90 degrees temp, 2 weeks 85, 3 weeks 80, etc.

 

[AuntieE]

I would agree with Tiramisu. In the first couple of weeks they definitely need a heat lamp. I did the same thing-dropping the temp by about 5 degrees a week. My chicks are 5 weeks old and ventured outside for the first time this week. (we've had a really chilly and wet spring so far).

Good luck with your chicks!

 

[snomonkey33]

I took mine out at a couple weeks when it was sunny, in the 70's and low wind, one started "shivering" her tail feathers
after about 20 minutes so I took them back inside.