Moving chicks off heat

[Becrab]

I got chicks much later this year and am wondering when to move them off heat and outside. It's dropping to low 50's here at night. They are getting big for the brooder, but still seem to be missing some back feathers. Theres a mix of Salmon Faverolles and Orpingtons. Ranging from 6 weeks to 11 weeks.

 

[imnukensc]

Put them out now. They don't need heat at all.

 

[chrissynemetz]

I agree, at that age they're good to go outside with no added heat.

 

[chickens really]

Yep. Just put pine shavings down in the house and they will cuddle with each other at night. They will be fine.