Hi! I received 3 chicks for Christmas

[Kimthomaspate]

We live in South Florida so I’m concerned about the heat. They are still inside under a heating lamp at 75 degrees and almost ready for the coup

 

[ChickenCanoe]

We live in South Florida so I’m concerned about the heat. They are still inside under a heating lamp at 75 degrees and almost ready for the coup

Then unplug the heat lamp.
They grow fast. Is your coop ready?

Did you want them or were they a surprise?

 

[penny1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens I agree unplug the heat before you burn your house down please

 

[CluckerFamily]

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[Kimthomaspate]

Then unplug the heat lamp.
They grow fast. Is your coop ready?

Did you want them or were they a surprise?

No they are fine now under the heat lamp - it’s perfect. I meant when they are ready to go into the coop outside in the Florida heat. Yes I wanted them!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Temperature in a Florida January should never be a problem for 3 week old chicks. Just make sure they have a warm spot and lots of cool space and relax. The whole space doesn't have to be warm.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

No they are fine now under the heat lamp - it’s perfect. I meant when they are ready to go into the coop outside in the Florida heat. Yes I wanted them!

I thought you were worried about the temperature now.
Given enough shade and ventilation, most breeds should be fine.
If they are very cold hardy breeds they could suffer. What are they?

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard Chickens, the pulse beat of the poultry community.

 

[Kimthomaspate]

They are Rhode Island Reds