My RIR and BA chicks are 8 weeks old now, full feathered, and miniature versions of the adults. Very cute! They are in the coop now, however still have the option to sleep under the heat lamp if they so choose. I'm wondering if I can pull it out now. Our temps are around 50 during the day, 28-30 at night. They have been in the coop for about 3 weeks now, and were brooded in the insulated, but unheated garage. They all look happy, very active.
Should I continue to use the heat lamp, at least at night, for a little while, until the nighttime temps creep up a little more? Or do ya think they're ok, since they're fully feathered, 8 weeks, and used to being out there? The coop is 8x12, insulated, and not drafty. Well bedded with pine shavings. I rarely see them use it, but then I'm not out there in the middle of the night either!
Thanks for any input....I haven't had chicks outside this early before....so never had to worry about the temps!
Angie
Should I continue to use the heat lamp, at least at night, for a little while, until the nighttime temps creep up a little more? Or do ya think they're ok, since they're fully feathered, 8 weeks, and used to being out there? The coop is 8x12, insulated, and not drafty. Well bedded with pine shavings. I rarely see them use it, but then I'm not out there in the middle of the night either!
Thanks for any input....I haven't had chicks outside this early before....so never had to worry about the temps!
Angie
