Transferring Chicks to Coop

[Mamasea]

Nice dog too!
Mary

Thank you! She’s our farmyard “guardian” that actually greets every critter she encounters... we love her anyway!

 

[aart]

Another tip: when transferring the chicks to the coop, move something they've been familiar with in their brooder with them to ease the transition.

Make them a 'huddle box', put it in the brooder after turning off the heat(you might have to 'persuade' them to use it) then move it out to the coop with them.

Cardboard box with a bottom a little bigger than what they need to cuddle next to each other without piling and tall enough for them to stand in.

Cut an opening on one side a couple inches from bottom and big enough for 2-3 of them to go thru at once.

Fill the bottom with some pine shavings an inch or so deep.
This will give them a cozy place to sleep/rest, block any drafts and help hold their body heat in.