Well, I Did It....

[Keeperoflock]

My almost 7 week old chickies have flown the coop. I mean brooder. They are out in the coop with 2 huddle boxes and a heat lamp, straw and they have each other.... The coop is 8x8 by 9high. Part of it is insulated but part isn't. The forecast is calling for lower to middle 60's and 40's at night. Do you think they will have enough to keep warm? Worried momma here ya know....

 

[oregonkat]

Temps are perfect. No need to worry. Like you said, they have a lamp, straw and most importantly each other. They will be absolutely fine.

 

[HuskerHens18]

I'm a paranoid chick mommy, if it's under 50°F I bring them back inside. But when it starts getting cool, go check on them, they should tell you whether or not they're too cold. Use your gut instincts that's what I do

 

[SueT]

They don't need a heat lamp at 7 weeks! I moved mine out at 5 weeks and we had lows in 30's, and they did fine. It froze 2 nights later, they were unfazed. They have down jackets, lol.....

 

[Keeperoflock]

They don't need a heat lamp at 7 weeks! I moved mine out at 5 weeks and we had lows in 30's, and they did fine. It froze 2 nights later, they were unfazed. They have down jackets, lol.....

Well, I kind of feel the same way but I look at it this way. If it's too warm they can move away from it.

 

[Smuvers Farm]

They don't need a heat lamp at 7 weeks! I moved mine out at 5 weeks and we had lows in 30's, and they did fine. It froze 2 nights later, they were unfazed. They have down jackets, lol.....

x2. If you keep them under heat, they'll never get used to the different highs and lows in your area. They can really do without the heat.

 

[RodNTN]

They'll be fine And I agree with @SueT, they don't need a heat lamp at that age. I have a small batch of bantams that are about to be transitioned into the "big girl" coop.
We have had lows in the 40s this week and I believe they'll be just fine

 

[Smuvers Farm]

Well, I kind of feel the same way but I look at it this way. If it's too warm they can move away from it.

Look at it this way, though... when it's a little chilly out, do you wanna get out of bed? Same reasoning with the heat lamp. They'll keep using it as long as you provide it.

 

[Keeperoflock]

lol, They are "busy" establishing their pecking order. Man, are they going at it!

 

[Keeperoflock]

You guys are so helpful. Thank you so much!