When can i take my chicks out of the bator for a day

[BaileyBoy]

My incubation project is right on schedule! Im planning on bringing my chickies to school for... i dont know, maybe 2 hours. When (what age) is it safe to take them out that long?
Thanks
-Bailey

 

[sumi]

It depends on whether you'd be able to keep them warm enough. New chicks need to be kept at a fairly high temperature (80-95*F), though they can withstand colder temperatures for short periods. If you are going to take them out for 2 hours, you'll have to make sure you keep them warm and make sure the classroom is warm enough (at least 80*F or thereabouts). If you can wait until they are 4-6 weeks old they'd be o.k. with lower temperatures for longer periods (60-70*F), so it may be better to wait until then.