When can I take my chicks outside for an hour or two?

[AmyD26]

It's hot out today, a little over 80 degrees. Would it be okay to take the chicks out and let them walk around the yard for a bit? They are a little over a week old. I'll be with them of course.

 

[debilorrah]

Yes!! Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But be careful they are fast little buggers.

 

[Tiramisu]

I think they would be okay, just watch them and if they huddle and act cold then you should bring them back to their brooder.

 

[ELRclover]

We took our entire brooder outside today and opened the door up, and they had free range... but only a few actually went out.... it was kind of funny watching them unsure of what to do!