Naked Broilers Okay Outside

[Seabright12]

My broilers are 4 1/2 weeks old. They've been outside for the last few weeks with an attached enclosure with a heat lamp. Temps are in the lows around mid 60s. I want to start moving the chicks onto new grass but I have to take away the heat lamp. The only issues is they are definitely NOT fully feathered. Some of them look really naked with no feathers on their back or butts. Is it okay to take away the heat?

 

[All4Eggz]

I think it's okay to take away the heat, they usually mature very quickly. "Naked" areas are normal in meat chickens.

 

[speedy2020]

If the temperature fall below 50F at night, I would provide heat for another week.