New chicks have to grow feathers before attempting to move them outdoors. this takes 6 weeks or more. Some people put them outdoors on nice days and then in the coop or brooder at nite. I guess it depends on your setup. I am hatching turkeys and I want to concentrate on them this spring. If you incubate eggs, it takes 21 days for them to hatch. Then they need to grow feathers etc. Alot of feed stores have been offering chicks since the beginning of the month.