When can chicks go out to the coop?

Welsh Ducky

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I have 10, 6 week old chicks that have been in a brooder box with a heat plate(I haven’t seen them using it for the past week) since we got them (except for outings in the yard). I was hoping to move them out to our coop (no outlets for heating)
The temps have been lows 63 at night-and 80s during the day. Will this be warm enough for them to go out? There is no breeze in the coop they’ll be closed in at night, and they’ll be out in the sun (with choice of shade) in day.
 
Ok thanks. I’m glad to hear it..Id heard some saying to wait later, but I wanted to let them out as soon as possible.
Definitely chicks are a lot tougher than people think or say because they worry. I definitely don't and they do great..
 
if they are feathered they should be fine, especially if they can choose whether to enjoy the sun or the shade.
 
Id say they should be fine with adequet water and shadeing. Goid luck with your chickies:D
 
if they are feathered they should be fine, especially if they can choose whether to enjoy the sun or the shade.
All of them have full cover of feathers except the cockerel, he doesn’t have as many on his back and neck, just wings and feet..with the other chicks, he wouldn’t get cold at night, right?
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As long as they are dry and out of any direct wind, they'll be fine.
They still need good ventilation tho.
 
All of them have full cover of feathers except the cockerel, he doesn’t have as many on his back and neck, just wings and feet..with the other chicks, he wouldn’t get cold at night, right? View attachment 1831695
He will definitely be just fine outside..
 

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