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[ladycrotalus]

Can these guys be out in the chicken coop or should they still be inside where it is warm?

 

[glenolam]

They look like they're fully feathered, so I'd say it's safe to put them in the coop. Do you have a light in the coop? If so, even better so they can snuggle near it if it gets cold.

 

[ladycrotalus]

There is a light but i only turn it on during winter. Since they are small i am keeping them in the cage and since i got them sunday i have been putting a towel over the cage at night.

 

[MuranoFarms]

You got them Sunday? They look feathered enough to be in the coop....but don't let them free range yet! Give them a few weeks or they may get lost.

 

[ColbyNTX]

They should be fine but I don't know how cold it is getting there at night. I might keep you light on at night just in case they need it.

 

[ladycrotalus]

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Ya, i plan on keeping them in a cage, in the coop for a while so they can get used to it. I only free range my birds when i am outside with them. Lately with classes and work i haven't been able to let them out. I feel bad, but i would feel worse if a predator got them or they got hit by a car, or if my neighbors did something to my roosters. I want to wait until my guineas are practically full grown before i let them out of the cage. As soon as i get some time to clean it, i will be upgrading them to a large dog crate.

 

[ladycrotalus]

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Last night it stayed in the 50s, but before that and now it is staying in the 40s and high 30s.
So far they are doing good.

 

[vogelzang]

i have a question?i have 8 guineas that are 4 months old how many ounces of feed do i give them?

 

[robin416]

You keep their feeder filled. They eat free choice.

 

[Mrs. Fluffy Puffy]

vogelzang: I agree with robin416, just keep food available 24/7.

ladycrotalus: They're all enough.