Moving Out with Different Ages!

[Micmac1234]

Hi!
I have 6 chicks and they are varying inane by plus or minus a week at most... I have one that I suspect is a little over 4 weeks and one that might be a little under 3.
My question is... with the age difference, how do I handle the move to the coop? Is it best to keep older chicks in the brooder rather than younger chicks outside? I don’t really want to separate them but I will if that’s the best way to do it.
thank you!!!

 

[rosemarythyme]

I would move them all at once, based on when the youngest/smallest is ready to go.

 

[Micmac1234]

I would move them all at once, based on when the youngest/smallest is ready to go.

Thank you!! I’ve also thought about moving them out and putting a heat lamp out there if the little one needs it

 

[LegbarMama]

I moved all of mine at once, and they usually cuddle up together when they sleep so I doubt the little one would get cold. Unless its cold where you are of course

 

[Micmac1234]

I’m in Colorado and our weather is sooo unpredictable right now. This weekend’s forecast is a high of 73 with snow???? Nights are around 46 which is what I’m worried about.

 

[LegbarMama]

Ok then I'm not the one to give you advice. I'm in florida lol

 

[Micmac1234]

Ok then I'm not the one to give you advice. I'm in florida lol

Polar opposites

 

[rosemarythyme]

Thank you!! I’ve also thought about moving them out and putting a heat lamp out there if the little one needs it

That could also work. If using a heat lamp, make sure it is VERY well secured, using not just the clamp but the hanging loop and even the cord to ensure it can't get knocked down by a bird flapping around.

 

[Micmac1234]

That could also work. If using a heat lamp, make sure it is VERY well secured, using not just the clamp but the hanging loop and even the cord to ensure it can't get knocked down by a bird flapping around.

Thank you!