Need advice on when chix can go out in coop in June?

[DownwardDog]

I've got 12 White Dorkings, 3 EEs, 3 Barred Rocks, and 3 Speckled Sussex on order. I'm trying to figure out a ship date, which all depends on how early in June they can go into the coop. I live close to the seacoast in NH, so day temps are usually 60+ but nights can still get down to 40+. Would the first week of June be OK? they'll be 8 weeks then. They are my first batch of chix so there are no other hens in the coop already. HELP!

 

[countrygoddess]

Yes, the first week of June should be fine. I live in the Champlain Valley of Vermont and that's about when I put my 8 week old chicks out last year. I have a hoop coop with open ends (hardware cloth) and a tarp over the top. They were fine.

White Dorkings--cool!! I have Silver Grays. There is a Dorking forum here. Come join us if you haven't already!

 

[DownwardDog]

White Dorkings--cool!!  I have Silver Grays.  There is a Dorking forum here.  Come join us if you haven't already!

Thanks! I will check it out, and post pics when I get them