Putting chicks in coop

[mrsb73122]

My eight chicks are almost three weeks old. I was going to put them in the new coop this coming week, but the outside temps will be in the low 100's. Is that too hot to put them out in the new coop? I was not going to let them in the run yet as we are still working on it. Currently, they are in an extra tub in a bathtub. So they are starting to get a little crowded. What would be your recommendation? Also, what is considered a draft versus good air circulation?

 

[reddogmaster2]

My eight chicks are almost three weeks old. I was going to put them in the new coop this coming week, but the outside temps will be in the low 100's. Is that too hot to put them out in the new coop? I was not going to let them in the run yet as we are still working on it. Currently, they are in an extra tub in a bathtub. So they are starting to get a little crowded. What would be your recommendation? Also, what is considered a draft versus good air circulation?

if your coop is well ventilated, has plenty of shade and lots of water then 100 degrees is no big deal.

 

[mrsb73122]

It is in the sun until late afternoon. But the temp inside is usually about 5 degrees lower than the outside temp.

 

[Mamatomany123]

My chicks have been in the coop since day one. They're now 3 weeks old and when they get hot they go back into the coop because its cooler. We're in texas and hit 116 a few days ago. They get treated just like my big girls. Cool water,deep shade, ice to stand in, and a fan.