Raising chicks in the Summer

[Davery1019]

We had chicks in the winter and the spring. By now tho they are laying , are outside roaming our small fenced in yard. I am wanting some more chicks that will be laying in about 6 months from now. My only issue with getting chicks now is that its 100 degrees outside at the moment. How on earth am i going to raise baby chicks with the temps this high?! Also, how old will they need to be before i put them with my other chickens in the yard?

 

[Papas Chickens]

I live in AZ and keep my chicks in a brooder for the first week or two at around ninty five degrees then put them outside in a grow up coop until four weeks then put them in there main coop and run. Just keep plenty of water and shade for them and they should be fine.

 

[Davery1019]

So at 4 weeks i can move them to my big coop with my other chickens?

 

[Papas Chickens]

I did with my girls and didnt have a problem, it also depends on the breeds you have. I have Rocks and Wyandottes.