older chicks/pullets going outside

[kellyrc09]

I think 3 weeks would be a safe guess, at least on the larger ones.

Thanks!

 

[Scottw]

I put my chicks outside today in a large cage until my coop is done this weekend, it's 60 out now and will drop to 34 tonight is it safe to leave them outside at 5 weeks old and pretty much fully feathered?

 

[Rowsdower]

I put my chicks outside today in a large cage until my coop is done this weekend, it's 60 out now and will drop to 34 tonight is it safe to leave them outside at 5 weeks old and pretty much fully feathered?

With the cage not being closed in, I would worry about it getting too drafty. Even more so, I would worry about a cat/raccoon/opossum reaching in and wringing their little necks.

 

[Scottw]

I have wood that I plan to put on the top and two sides of the pen at night!

 

[Rowsdower]

If one of them should decide to roost/sleep next to one of the uncovered sides, a raccoon could easily rip it right through the bars.

 

[Deonblacketer]

Was wondering what a snuggle safe disc is please.

 

[Blooie]

Was wondering what a snuggle safe disc is please.

Not ignoring your post...just don't know for sure what you're asking about....

 

[chickielips]

SnuggleSafe disc is a hard plastic disc filled with some kind of gel that you heat up in your microwave for 5-6 minutes and it heats up. The heat lasts about 6 hours or so outside and longer if it is used inside. Kind of like a fancy hot water bottle

Can get it through Amazon and possibly at Petsmart.

 

[Blooie]

Well, I'll be jiggered! Once again I learn something new! Thanks!

 

[chickielips]

Well, I'll be jiggered! Once again I learn something new! Thanks!

One of my favorite sayings!!