Outside play time...are they old enough?

[epona4]

It's going to be in the 80s this weekend. I have some 3 week olds. If I supply them with chick grit, can I let them out on the grass? (they'll be in a wire bottomed cage) Or should they be a bit older?

 

[addicted2chicks]

I started letting mine out when they were 2 weeks old. They will be fine let them have fun. Mine stopped and didn't move an inch for about 5 mins as they didn't know what was going on. After about 5 mins they started running around and had a good ol time. Today, I take out 3 1/2 week old chicks out to their new home, the coop.

 

[JennsPeeps]

I agree that they'll be happy & healthy. At 3 weeks they've got quite a few feathers to keep them warm.

My 6-week old girls are outside right now and it's about 40 (warmer in the sun). They're happy.

 

[epona4]

Great! I'm looking forward to letting these little guys out! They will love it! I just put them in front of the window yesterday and they seem to enjoy that.

Thanks!

 

[JennsPeeps]

If they get cold they'll let you know by peeping very loudly.

 

[60ACRES]

Took mine out yesterday at 11days old. Sun was a bit too much for them, they stayed in the shade for the picnic!

 

[chiknhut]

Mine are 3 1/2 weeks old. I put mine out last night. Highs are in the 80's and lows were upper 50's. I was worried about them but they are alive and well this morning. I am sure they will be fine.

 

[briana1975]

We have had the turkeys outside on nice days and tomorrow the chicks are going out for part of the day. I do have a question about chick grit though. My yard in some places has patching grass and sand and dirt this is where I was gonna put them. Will I still need to give them grit or will they pick up what they need from the ground?