To cold?

[Momlife+chicks]

It’s 52 out right now. Could I bring my chicks out for an hour or is it to cold? They are about 4 or 5 weeks old. I’ll add a picture so you can see how feathered they are.

 

[PirateGirl]

Yes. You can take them outside. If they are standing still, puffed up, standing on one leg, or all huddled together, they are getting too cold and it's time to go in. As long as they are walking around and scratching and pecking and exploring they are doing well.

 

[usmcpilot06]

I been taking mine out every day for over a week, only been in the 40's...they will let you know if they are cold...

 

[azygous]

Absolutely! As @PirateGirl says, watch them and bring them back inside if they show signs of chilling. They may only last for twenty minutes the first time, but the next day, they should last twice as long before chilling. It shouldn't take but a few days and they should be able to handle a few hours before chilling. By one week of daily exposure to cool temps, they should be able to last all day.

 

[Momlife+chicks]

Okay, thank you all! I have 3 more that are about 2 weeks old. It is 69 out today, could I bring them out too?

 

[azygous]

Absolutely. Two weeks is a good age to begin the process of acclimating to cooler temps. Just watch for chilling and bring them inside.

 

[Momlife+chicks]

Absolutely. Two weeks is a good age to begin the process of acclimating to cooler temps. Just watch for chilling and bring them inside.

Awesome! Thank you!