What age can I let chicks in the garden?

[ChickenLove6]

I have six 3 day old light sussex cross silkie chicks, who are being raised by my broody hen. I have kept them in their coop, but my broody hen really wants to go out into the garden with them. When can I let her out? By the way I have six other chickens in my garden, including a rooster.
Thanks in advance!!

 

[jak2002003]

Yep. Should be no problems letting them out........just be there to watch that no predators get to the chicks.

 

[Bawc]

I would let the hen decide what she wants to do but make sure your other chickens won't attack the chicks.

 

[ChickenLove6]

Great! Thank you guys!! I will just open their coop and see if they want to go into the garden!

 

[jak2002003]

The mother hen will likely have a few quick scuffles with the other hens if they get too close to her chicks, but once the hens know she is a mother, they will give her space.

Usually the roosters are great with the chicks and will help the mother hen to protect them and find food.