ANiceKaren
Songster
Hi Friends!
I have a question about leaving my baby chicks for a 3 night vacation. First of all, leaving is SO hard for me because of my chickens but need a break with family! I have 5 baby pullets that will be exactly 6 weeks old the day we leave for vacation which is in 2 weeks. My question is, do I keep them in their large dog crate brooder or transition them now (4.5 weeks) into their run/coop? My neighbors are taking care of them and other animals while I’m gone. The temps will be anywhere between 80-90 during day but 50-65 at night. My other concerns is they will be sharing a run with my three big chickens and I worry about issues there… however it is a divided run and they have their own coop. Thoughts!? Keep in brooder till I get back (they would be 6.5 weeks) or push them out now at 4.5?! Thank you for the help! Run and coop are very safe, covered and shaded..
I have a question about leaving my baby chicks for a 3 night vacation. First of all, leaving is SO hard for me because of my chickens but need a break with family! I have 5 baby pullets that will be exactly 6 weeks old the day we leave for vacation which is in 2 weeks. My question is, do I keep them in their large dog crate brooder or transition them now (4.5 weeks) into their run/coop? My neighbors are taking care of them and other animals while I’m gone. The temps will be anywhere between 80-90 during day but 50-65 at night. My other concerns is they will be sharing a run with my three big chickens and I worry about issues there… however it is a divided run and they have their own coop. Thoughts!? Keep in brooder till I get back (they would be 6.5 weeks) or push them out now at 4.5?! Thank you for the help! Run and coop are very safe, covered and shaded..