When to move outside on their own?

[satiglenn]

They're one week old. I don't have any other chickens, these are the first. It's in the 80's here every day. I've moved the brooder light as high as it will go and tilted it sideways a little, and they still avoid that end of the brooder. They're hot, but it's coolish in the house (which is where the brooder is) so I don't want them to get cold. I really have no idea what I'm doing. Should I turn the light off? Go ahead and start planning to put them outside? WWYD?

 

[CrazyChickGirl]

What are your night time temps? You might be able to put the brooder outside but will probably need the lamp still, if only at night time. Are you using a lamp with a very high wattage?

 

[red horse ranch]

They're one week old. I don't have any other chickens, these are the first. It's in the 80's here every day. I've moved the brooder light as high as it will go and tilted it sideways a little, and they still avoid that end of the brooder. They're hot, but it's coolish in the house (which is where the brooder is) so I don't want them to get cold. I really have no idea what I'm doing. Should I turn the light off? Go ahead and start planning to put them outside? WWYD?

Go to a smaller wattage light bulb. In your house a 60 to 75 watt bulb should keep them warm at night without being too hot thru the day.