Moving on up to the Big Leagues! (Big Coop)

[alexplustrips]

We are about to move our 8-11 week old chicks out of the green house that we have been keeping them in and into an enclosed coop and run on grass. We have already dealt with a bout of cocciwhateverucallit and lost two chicks and I have heard that they get it from free ranging/being out on grass. I normally take them out a few at a time most days to let them peck around in the garden while I water or hang around.

What precautions should I take or steps to take during this transition or any words of warning or advice?

Thanks,
Alex

 

[Den in Penn]

If they have already had cocciodious then they should have built up immunities to your local bugs. It is mostly a disease that young chicks get. They should have no problems going out on the grass.