Too soon for Outside?

[BeulahBreezes]

Hello chicken raising experts!!! I'm very new at this chicken raising...lovin' it so far!
My question concerns putting my 5 week old RIR's outside in their coop.......Is 50 degree weather too cold for them? I feel so bad for them, having to stay in their brooder.....they are getting soooo big! Should I wait for some warmer weather or maybe use the heat lamp in the coop? New at this, but learning more everyday...mostly thanks to BYC!!!!
~Beulah

 

[themadchicken]

i put mine out at 4-weeks. they seem to do just fine as long as they have a heat lamp to huddle under to get warm if they are to cold. just make sure its low enough to keep them warm. you can even let them out for a little bit to enjoy the sun. they will let you know if they are cold. mine are 7 weeks now and i let them outside in the baby run as long as its 60 or above. they have leaned to go back in if it gets cold or dark.

 

[BeulahBreezes]

Thank you....I have been putting them outside on warm days. I bring them back in and under the lamp before it gets too dark and damp outside!

 

[ButchGood]

I put mine out at 3 weeks old. I just put some 2 week old RIR's and 2 week old Turkeys out and they are doing great. At 5 weeks old My chickens are completely on their own. Coming out in the morning, and putting themselves away at night. They ar 6 weeks right now and soon as I get my fence done they will be free ranging on my property.
50 degree weather is just fine for them. Don't worry, let them be chickens.