Moving chicks to coop

[rosemarythyme]

Any suggestions on how to do that?

I don't have ramps but I've seen folks suggest using treats to lure them up and down, or if the birds don't mind being herded (aka they don't run away at the sight of you) you can gently herd them up with a couple of sticks.

 

[Farmgirlinacityworld]

I moved both my batches of chicks outside full time at 5 weeks, they'll be fine

Can they handle 50 degree temps at 5 weeks?

 

[Farmgirlinacityworld]

Just put them in the coop at night. They'll simultaneously be trained to use the ramp, and to roost at night. That's how I train my chicks. After a few days of putting them in yourself, they should figure it out

Thanks!!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Can they handle 50 degree temps at 5 weeks?

Yup, as long as they're healthy, well feathered and have been allowed to acclimate to it.

 

[Farmgirlinacityworld]

They've been in the 60 degree temps but this will be the first time in the 50s. They've got their brooder plate and of course wood chips and eachother.

 

[rosemarythyme]

They've been in the 60 degree temps but this will be the first time in the 50s. They've got their brooder plate and of course wood chips and eachother.

Yeah they'll be fine.

 

[Farmgirlinacityworld]

Yeah they'll be fine.

Thank you for all of your advise! I really appreciate it!