Short Outside Exploring?

[mlanyi4]

My chicks are 2-3 weeks old. Temps are about 60-70 degrees during the day.
Could they do little outside trips for a few hours? Is that warm enough?
Thanks!!

 

[Kiki]

They can be outside full time!

 

[mlanyi4]

They can be outside full time!

At night though it’s usually in the 40s. Should I bring them in for the nights?

 

[SandyRiverChick]

Yep! it's perfect daytime temps. I'd move them permanently outside too but provide a heat plate, ceramic lamp or MHP for overnight for just a few more weeks. But that's just my process.... If you can't provide a heat source then I guess they need to be in overnight for just a little longer.

 

[rosemarythyme]

They can definitely spend some time outdoors during the day. For your peace of mind and to ease the transition, I'd do gradually lengthening periods out. Make sure they have some place they can shelter in for shade or protection from wind.

 

[BDutch]

These are nice temps to take the chicks out. If you have no heat plate or heat lamp outside, I would take them inside as soon as the chicks start to peep loudly.