When to move? And why are some growing so much faster

[Dunwoody-Jen]

So I have 5 chicks that I picked up as tiny day old littles that turn 6 weeks old this week and I am so ready to have them out in the coop and out of my bathroom! Here’s my dilemma: 2 of these chicks are now huge (Easter Eggers) 12 oz size, 2 are average (RIR and Barred Rock) 9 oz size and then my little girl Lavender Orpington who is barely clocking in at 5 oz! I’m assuming it’s best to move them all together? Any suggestions?

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

It all depends. Where are you moving them to? What are your temps outside?

 

[21hens-incharge]

Can you post some pictures?
It will help us see how feathered out they are.

 

[Dunwoody-Jen]

I’m in Atlanta where daytime temps have been running 58-71 and nights have been 39-53. Posting some pictures. Would also appreciate a good look at one of EE “pullets “, were hoping she’s not a he but the comb is making us nervous!

 

[21hens-incharge]

Oh dear. You did get a male. Top left pic.

Given their feathering and that you have a smaller bird I would say they are good outside during the day but confined inside the coop. I would still being them inside at night and remove supplemental heat at night.

 

[Cyprus]

i see two males