moving chicks to coop without a run

[Jenn1018]

How big is your coop? Is it big enough where you could place some wire up and they could stay in an area inside the coop? That way the other ones would get used to them, it might take two or three weeks, but it would be devastating if something happened.

Thats a great idea! I was worried they might get too hot in the dog crate too...its only in the60's here, but the coop gets SUPER hot, even though its in the shade....also have fans and an AC unit in there, but its still really warm! I like the idea of an area rather than the crate...thank you!

 

[Jenn1018]

Thank you for the feedback! its so appreciated and gave me a lot of guidance on what to do! Really appreciate it!!

 

[aart]

How old are the chicks?
Younger the better, IMO, but then you need heat out there.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/integrating-new-birds-at-4-weeks-old.72603/

Oh, and...Welcome to BYC! @Jenn1018
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[Jenn1018]

I'm in north Georgia...its nice this week, but next week its supposed to get hot! Babies are 5 weeks old and fully feathered. I have a broody, sure would be easier if she would take them....there are only 3.

 

[MROO]

I'm in north Georgia...its nice this week, but next week its supposed to get hot! Babies are 5 weeks old and fully feathered. I have a broody, sure would be easier if she would take them....there are only 3.

Hey, send a bit of that heat north a few hundred miles, would ya, please? Maryland weather can't make up its' mind ... and I am SO tired of the cold winds!