outside pen for little chicks?

[sixinva]

So it has turned hot here in sunny va already and im thinking that it would be a nice break to take my week old chicks outside in the grass. Just for a little play time in the nice weather. I will build a little chicken wire pen to keep them safe, and wont leave them unattended....this should be ok, eh? Have 6 new chicks that i picked up from the southern states store last week. 2 golden comets, 2 barred rock, and 2 RIR. All hens. Our first go with chickens...what a great site this is!! Next......to build the coop!!

 

[jujubean99]

congrats on the new chicks! I'm sure you will have a great experience! I think they would love to go outside and hang out, just make sure you keep an eye on them and make sure they are comfortable and safe

 

[phoenixmama]

Mine are kept outside from day 1. Disclaimer: I live in the low desert so I can get away with this when others cannot. Just make sure whatever enclosure they are in is still predator proof, not too drafty, and has a place where you can easily hang a brooder light...if it's a permanent brooder for them. If you are going to watch them while they are outside, then you can use a pretty simple set-up.