When can I put them outside in a protected area?

[lakeontariochicks]

I will have another post under meat chicks, ranting about these guys, but for now am just wondering when I can put these little monsters outside?
They are cornish x rocks, are, I think, about 3 1/2 weeks old with tons of feathers, except for their heads.
Our patio is roofed, has 2 solid sides, 2 screened in. The area I would put them in actually is a weird ell type thing, with 3 solid walls. I would put layers of cardboard down on the floor first to insulate.
It is still chilly here. Temps will be about in the high 50's to low 60's. Tonight we have frost warnings, so I would probably wait until tomorrow anyways.
With a brooder light and high enough walls, would they stay warm enough?

 

[CoopCrazy]

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Yep./... I would move them out .. My X's are about 6 weeks now have been outside for the last 3 1/2 or so .. I just moved em out into the tratcor, and put a red light on them and they have done fine.. Mine never really fully feathered out and they are doing great.. Get them stinky lil nasties outside....

 

[tryingtohaveitall]

I'm sure they're terribly stinky so I can see why you want them out ASAP. Will you be able to secure off the place that doesn't have a wall? Their security and warmth are the 2 biggest issues.

 

[Ridgerunner]

If you can keep them out of drafts and keep them warm enough without starting a fire, they will do OK. I'm assuming it is set up where it cannot rain on them.