- Aug 31, 2010
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Hi everyone. I am completely new to this, and have a BIG question about the proper age at which chicks can live full-time outside. I live in Buffalo, and as you probably know, it gets pretty cold here. One can never tell when the cold will blow in, as we have often had very warm Octobers (warm enough for a bumper crop of tomatoes). Anyways, I was hoping to get two chickens from a local farmer who will be hatching out a large number this September. I really can't keep the new chicks in the house; I work full-time and I have 2 cats and a large dog. I don't know the breed of chicken; but one would have to assume that they are a hearty breed (since I am getting them from a local). At any rate, how old do they have to be to be left outside full-time???? Keeping in mind I will have a heat lamp for them. I'd like to get them as young as possible to handle the cold (but not too young). THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!
P.S. What watt heat lamp should I use?
Sorry if this is a repeat question
P.S. What watt heat lamp should I use?
Sorry if this is a repeat question
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