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.
 
if they are feathered they should be fine, especially if they can choose whether to enjoy the sun or the shade.
 
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.
 

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