When can I put my chicks outside?

[ChickenClaire]

When can I put my chicks outside? They're about 3 weeks old. They have 4/5 of their wing feathers, have their tail feathers, and are starting to have feathers everywhere. They are golden comets.
Thanks!

 

[FirstLadiesClub]

I'm wondering the same thing! My girls are only a week old but I'd like to make sure I get them out there at the right time...Ive read a lot of different information so someone with good experience with this would be nice!

 

[redsoxs]

I've heard you do so when fully feathered and that's about 6 weeks. Some of that might have to do with your climate. Best wishes to you!

 

[ChickenClaire]

I live in California so our climate's pretty warm. The lowest it gets is 55 degrees F at night. It's usually around 84 degrees during the day.

 

[Chickenlovin]

It is time to put them out. Just give them a cardboard house and a lamp.

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[ChickenClaire]

It is time to put them out.  Just give them a cardboard house and a lamp. :yiipchick

What is the age you can put them outside without the heat lamp?
Thanks!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!

 

[chickie farmer]

you don't really need a heat lamp as long as it is warm outside. but I heard after they have their feathers which is about 6 weeks.