/ Register

how long to keep chicks in a brooder

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by WRRgator, Jan 24, 2009.

Most Liked Posts
  1. Jan 24, 2009 #1
    WRRgator

    WRRgator Out Of The Brooder

    15
    0
    22
    Jan 5, 2009
    I will be getting some day old chicks in Feb, and I am wondering about how long they will need to be in a brooder with the heat lamp.
     
  3. Jan 24, 2009 #2
    tackyrama

    tackyrama Chillin' With My Peeps

    460
    1
    131
    Aug 14, 2008
    Central Minnesota USA
    Depending on the weather and your coop conditions about 4 to 6 weeks. I just go by how they are feathering out. Around here Feb. is not a good time of year to put young chickens in a coop if it is not heated.
     
  5. Jan 24, 2009 #3
    Chickenaddict

    Chickenaddict Chillin' With My Peeps

    3,691
    32
    223
    May 19, 2008
    East Bethel MN
    I'd say about 2 months or so this time of year. I have a hard time "letting go" so i don't put them out til spring
     
  7. Jan 24, 2009 #4
    B. Saffles Farms

    B. Saffles Farms Mr. Yappy Chickenizer

    6,605
    6
    251
    Nov 23, 2008
    Madisonville, TN
    4 to 6 weeks is the normal time frame. But not untill they are completely feathered out. [​IMG]
     

BackYard Chickens is proudly sponsored by