Moving chicks outside…

[Blue48dalton]

At what age can chicks be moved to the outside coop and run?

 

[MyParadiseFalls]

Following, I’d like to know too

 

[Koiandchicks]

I moved mine out at 5-6 weeks old. They were mostly feathered and trying to fly out of their brooder. They had had a few field trips to the back yard during the day already. ( Which they loved) I live in a colder climate and they did fine. Lowest degree probably around 36. No heat in coop

 

[rosemarythyme]

They can go out at any age (with a proper heat source). Otherwise it depends on temperature, if they're acclimated to outside temps, how well they're feathered, type of bird.

 

[Tumbleweedlynn]

At what age can chicks be moved to the outside coop and run?

I’ve had chicks outside from day one with their mama, also had incubated chicks outside before they fully feathered with a heat lamp/heat plate. They tended to sleep together, so they kept each other warm as well

 

[mossyoakpro]

Mine are thankfully going outside to their forever home next week at 6 weeks old!! I could probably put them out now but I still have a few hours of fortifying to do on the run before I take them out. They're ready and I'm passed by ready!!

 

[DotToDot]

We moved ours out at seven weeks. But if it’s really warm, you can introduce them at about five.
Best of luck!

 

[mossyoakpro]

We moved ours out at seven weeks. But if it’s really warm, you can introduce them at about five.
Best of luck!

Mine have been on daily outside trips for about 2 weeks now...they absolutely love it!! And so do I!! Unfortunately it's supposed to rain all day tomorrow so no outside trip