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They are fully feather, so they should be able to go out. I have put 2 groups out when they were 7weeks and then other group at 6weeks. They were fine. They did have their own coop. I locked out the other hens. I was later than I wanted to get them out because I had to wait for my DH to put up a screen door. The door allows fresh air and lets them get acquainted with the others. The 2nd group were held back a week because someone was going to buy them and it was easier to keep them in the basement. They didn't need a heat lamp. There was only one cold day that I kept the door closed all day to keep them warm.
Joanne
They are fully feather, so they should be able to go out. I have put 2 groups out when they were 7weeks and then other group at 6weeks. They were fine. They did have their own coop. I locked out the other hens. I was later than I wanted to get them out because I had to wait for my DH to put up a screen door. The door allows fresh air and lets them get acquainted with the others. The 2nd group were held back a week because someone was going to buy them and it was easier to keep them in the basement. They didn't need a heat lamp. There was only one cold day that I kept the door closed all day to keep them warm.
Joanne