The chicks have moved into their new coop!

[GSDBESTK9]

We finally put the chicks in their new coop last night, I think they loved it!! All that space.

They even tried their new perch, although one of them kept flying up on it an missing the bar. LMAO

(Sorry, cellphone picture)


And here is a short video of them:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v156/gsdbestk9/Chickens/?action=view&current=737285db.mp4

 

[SIMZ]

They look like they're loving it! That's a big step!

 

[Ilovemyduckies]

How old are they? I have three 5 1/2 week old chicks and am wondering when I can leave them out 24/7. Right now it is just during the day. Any advice?

 

[GSDBESTK9]

They are 5 weeks old. I did leave a light in the coop last night since it was the first night. But the light is turned off during the day. At 5.5 weeks old, I believe (from what I've read here) that they should be fine out in their coop 24/7.

 

[nikka77]

I moved mine out at 5 weeks and they are doing good at night

 

[GSDBESTK9]

Are you leaving a heat lamp on at night? What are the temperatures at night where you live right now?

 

[Ilovemyduckies]

I figured wen they got to big for there brooder (which is getting really close) I would buy another light and leave them out there. I just wanted to make sure that wasn't too soon. I'm probably just paranoid, but I will wait until they are 6 weeks and then I will try that. Although, I am trying to hatch some of my ducks eggs so I will have to move them pretty soon. Thx

 

[theoldchick]

They look a bit confused!