How do I transfer chicks to an outside coop from the house?

[jduncan6762]

I have some Rhode Island red and Black Star chicks that are 5 weeks old. I have been putting them outside in a coop under a well ventalited shaded area. For the most part they do okay in temps under 90. However, we live in Arizona and are starting to have wamer days in the 90"s. The problem is that they start panting and drooping their wings and I have to bring them back inside.

The question I have is how do I get them outside permantly without the fear of them getting heat exhaustion.... after all chickens belong outside not in the laundry room right.

Thank you for your advice

 

[aggie9296]

Acclimating them a little more each day over the next month or so should do the trick. As long as they have good ventilation and shade, they should tolerate the 90's+. We get that here, but we get the lovely HUMIDITY too. But all chickens pant and droop their wings to cool off.

Instead of a heat lamp in the coop, you need an air conditioner!