Hey everyone, first time here, and first time raising chicks on my own. I've got 14 Americaunas (a day over 5 weeks) and 1 silver laced Wyandotte (3 weeks tomorrow). I'm in southern Vermont, and just looking for input on if I should move them to the coop..? Next week or so is supposed to be in the 60's and somedays up to mid 70's. 40's and 50's at night.. they will have their days just being in the coop but I don't want little Wyandotte to be cold at night, she broodered right along with the Americaunas and has been fine so far, I'd hate to separate her from the flock again..[/IMG][/IMG]
so glad you have joined us and congrats on getting your own flock. IMO give them 2-3 more weeks before considering making the move. It is best to wait til the 3 week old can move with and remain with your flock. To get more opines, consider starting a thread with your question under raising baby chicks.
Hi and welcome to BYC - great that you have joined us. I agree with Sunflour re: when its best to move them to the coop. You'll find lots of info in the Learning Centre - https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center and if you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads. You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224 All the best CT
Thank you! You don't think it would be ok being with the 14 fully feathered with her? She never carded to be near the heat lamp,They've all been off the lamp for about a week now in the house around 70*,window open someday to get them adjusted to cooler air and the sounds.. as you see I already got her started roosting, and I can supplement one side of coop with heat lamp at night.
Greetings from Kansas and ! Pleased you joined our community! I concur with advice given above as well. Good luck and thanks for joining BYC!
G’Day from down under GreenMtnRooster Welcome! As you have already received some good advice and links to some great starting points, I will just wish you all the best. I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun. If you would like to share more pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out
