When Can They Go Outside?

[SJsChickies]

I have 9 baby chicks that are 3 weeks old yesterday. They are like 3/4 feathered but they are quickly outgrowing the brooder. When can I safely put them outside in their sectioned off part of the run? Our lows the next 10 days don’t get below 68 and we are high 70s to low 90s. We are expecting rain this weekend so that’s probably not good for them. I can wait another week but just wondering since they’re itchin’ for more room!

 

[Ridgerunner]

From the temperatures they should be OK but not if they get wet. Will that section of the run stay dry if it rains?

 

[SJsChickies]

From the temperatures they should be OK but not if they get wet. Will that section of the run stay dry if it rains?

It may get a little wet I think. It has a roof but open on 2 sides. So maybe keep them in till we aren't expecting rain anymore?

 

[rosemarythyme]

They can go out now. I wouldn't worry about the rain either as long as they have a roof to shelter under.

 

[SJsChickies]

They can go out now. I wouldn't worry about the rain either as long as they have a roof to shelter under.

Ok perfect! I have a little mini house for them till they can integrate with the big girls in the big house.

 

[Beau plus penny]

idk if its just me put they look older than 3 weeks

 

[rosemarythyme]

idk if its just me put they look older than 3 weeks

They look closer to 4 weeks by my eyeballs, though some are a little more sparse than others.

 

[SJsChickies]

idk if its just me put they look older than 3 weeks

They look closer to 4 weeks by my eyeballs, though some are a little more sparse than others.

They were shipped on 8/12 from Ideal as day olds. They got to my house on 8/14. Unless Ideal kept them a few more days before they shipped them, they should be 3 weeks and a day. Here are some the day I got them on 8/14.

 

[Anon112]

They can go out now, but I'd suggest making sure they have something to shelter in/under and also if possible a source of warmth if they need it.

I put out chicks at around 2 weeks and was super nervous about it. I set up a large tupperware sideways with shavings in it as a shelter and also ran a plug out to a brooder plate. Much to my surprise, they loved cuddling in the tupperware but spent very little time under the brooding plate.

Shelter from wind/rain is important, though. You can always observe them the first day or so. If it seems like they are chilled or frightened you might need to change their set-up.

 

[SJsChickies]

They can go out now, but I'd suggest making sure they have something to shelter in/under and also if possible a source of warmth if they need it.

I put out chicks at around 2 weeks and was super nervous about it. I set up a large tupperware sideways with shavings in it as a shelter and also ran a plug out to a brooder plate. Much to my surprise, they loved cuddling in the tupperware but spent very little time under the brooding plate.

Shelter from wind/rain is important, though. You can always observe them the first day or so. If it seems like they are chilled or frightened you might need to change their set-up.

That sounds perfect thank you! I still may wait till Sunday cause this storm is supposed to be really bad but they will definitely be getting evicted this weekend!