Moving chicks outside

[Kasia new chicken mom]

We would like to move our hens outside into the coop this weekend, they will be 5 weeks Monday. Picture was taking on 5/15

 

[Akrause57]

I have had mine outside for 2 weeks, they are 5 weeks tomorrow. I think yours should be fine to head out! I sometimes have a heat lamp on them if it’s chilly in the coop, but for the most part they are fine

 

[AppleMomma65]

View attachment 2148467We would like to move our hens outside into the coop this weekend, they will be 5 weeks Monday. Picture was taking on 5/15

Not sure where you are located but biggest thing is to make sure they are fully feathered out - including head feathers. I've read to also give them a spot to get out of any 'chilly' wind. I'm located in northern Wisconsin and finally our night time temps are between 45 & 50' (daytime temps are 60' + finally!). My chicks are 8 weeks and all feathered out - mine will be going out tomorrow 5/20 and I'm sooooooooo glad to be getting them outside!!!

Good luck!!!

 

[rosemarythyme]

That chick is plenty feathered out, so as long as you've already turned off heat, it should be good to go, barring any unusually cold weather in the forecast.

 

[3mile]

More than ready. My chicks went out 3 nights ago and turn 5 weeks today. Went down to 46 last night and they seem just fine