Outside brooding wish us luck

[Elmochook]

Update. 1st night they came back inside. I just brought them in during roost time and i took away their lamp and put them in my dining room, i half expected them to show distress but i got them a new 45 gallon tote with nice fresh hay and they all settled down and slept. They are in my carport in the tote so i can be more comfortable when checking on them, im not as worried about their warmth as before as they are a loving flock and cuddle well it seems. Im more concerned about fireworks freaking them out tonight.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

They'll get over that.

 

[Elmochook]

Back out in their brooder box today with no heat lamp and they all looked fine all day so im taking it away. I think every one is fully feathered now so I'm not concerned about their heat anymore i guess. Ive been worrying myself more than necessary im sure.

 

[Elmochook]

They all survived the night!!! happy chicken mama here.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

 

[Blooie]

I brooded my first chicks indoors under a heat lamp and hated it. The dust, the noise 24/7, the dumped over waterer in the shavings...never again! From then on every batch of chicks was raised outdoors in a wire pen within the run, and it was far superior for me and my chicks. Congrats on your chicks doing so well....and ain't it funny how a little thing like a few drops of water leaking where they aren't wanted can cause issues?

http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/yes-you-certainly-can-brood-chicks-outdoors


Edited to add: I don't use heat lamps...Mama Heating Pad worked perfectly!