Moving chicks outside

[Faraz1]

So I have 3 Rhode Island Reds that i have been raising indoors. They are now 5 weeks old and have been staying indoors without a heat lamp for the past week or so. I was wondering when would be a good time to move them outside.

Indoor temperature is around 20-21C (70 Fahrenheit)
Outdoor temperature during daytimes is around 18C (65 Fahrenheit) and during the nights it can drop to around 10C (50 Fahrenheit)

They have fully feathered out and seem to be quite active indoors.

 

[DobieLover]

So I have 3 Rhode Island Reds that i have been raising indoors. They are now 5 weeks old and have been staying indoors without a heat lamp for the past week or so. I was wondering when would be a good time to move them outside.

Indoor temperature is around 20-21C (70 Fahrenheit)
Outdoor temperature during daytimes is around 18C (65 Fahrenheit) and during the nights it can drop to around 10C (50 Fahrenheit)

They have fully feathered out and seem to be quite active indoors.

I would put them out now.
Give them a huddle box (a box on it's side with the side flaps removed and the top flap hanging down) with lots of fluffy bedding in it and the entrance facing away from any potential drafts. Make it large enough for all of the chicks to pile in it and keep warm.

 

[3KillerBs]

If fully-feathered they should be fine.

I followed that advice for a huddle box this past spring and my chicks only used it for a couple weeks.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I would move them now, and huddle box is definitely optional at those temperatures and with well feathered 5 week olds.

 

[Carson213]

they're fine

 

[Carson213]

they're fine

how old are the chickens that you're mixing them with? i would make sure that they can defend themselves

 

[Carson213]

how old are the chickens that you're mixing them with? i would make sure that they can defend themselves

usually 6-8 weeks and you won't lose one amongst the established flock

 

[TexasNette]

I would put them out now.
Give them a huddle box (a box on it's side with the side flaps removed and the top flap hanging down) with lots of fluffy bedding in it and the entrance facing away from any potential drafts. Make it large enough for all of the chicks to pile in it and keep warm.

If I have a coup do I need a huddle box?

 

[3KillerBs]

If I have a coup do I need a huddle box?

The coop is their home.

A huddle box is a small box for them to snuggle in while they're babies.

I used their shipping box:

 

[Obsessed With Silkies]

I have a chick question that's similar. I have some 4 week old silkie chicks that can be moved outside. The thing is, the coop I would put them in would have 4 month old Silkies in it. Would the chicks get squished or would they get along?