When can the chicks go outside?

[maple_olive_lorelai]

My chicks are just over 8 weeks old and they've been inside. I took out the heart lamp about two weeks ago and they're doing good, but they don't seem to like it outside. Every time they go outside, they just stand still and don't really want to do anything. It's around 50-60°F outside when I let them in their coop and they look fully feathered so I feel like they should be ok. Do you think they just need to get more used to it? Thanks.

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

They’ll get used to it. It’s new to them so they are a little scared.

 

[maple_olive_lorelai]

They’ll get used to it. It’s new to them so they are a little scared.

Yah I put them outside this morning and they were doing really good it's really nice out today so that night have something to do with it

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

You can put them out. They should be just fine.

 

[feathermaid]

I've always taken my chicks outside on short "day trips" starting at about 2 weeks old. I'd also bring in a little chunk of sod to the brooder for them to play with, then permanently move them to the coop by 4-6 weeks old. Your chicks maybe have never seen the outdoors? They just need time to figure out their new home and discover how fun grass and dirt really is. Your outside temps sound perfect so it shouldn't take them too long.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Chickens are afraid of anything new, so they simply need a little time to make the adjustment. The temps and age are both right for them to be outside permanently.

 

[Brahmachicken240]

As said above, You can put them out now. It’ll just take a bit of time for them to get used to their new surroundings.

 

[aart]

My chicks are just over 8 weeks old and they've been inside. I took out the heart lamp about two weeks ago and they're doing good, but they don't seem to like it outside. Every time they go outside, they just stand still and don't really want to do anything. It's around 50-60°F outside when I let them in their coop and they look fully feathered so I feel like they should be ok. Do you think they just need to get more used to it? Thanks.

Do you have other birds...or is the coop empty??
If empty, just put them out there and leave them locked in coop for about a week.
If you have other birds might be trickier,
then dimensions and pics of your coop would help us help you figure it out.

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