When to put chicks outside

[henrietta101]

My little ones are only inside by night now. I have two that are 9 weeks old. Temps get down to 12 or 13 degrees Celsius. Are they okay to stay outside now? I'm sick of cleaning up poo in the morning and would prefer they stay out with all the other hens if safe.

 

[junebuggena]

Have they been spending time with or near the adults?

 

[cabincreations]

As far as age and temps...they are definitely big enough to be out in the colder weather, yes

 

[henrietta101]

Have they been spending time with or near the adults? 

Yes theyre out all day everyday

 

[henrietta101]

As far as age and temps...they are definitely big enough to be out in the colder weather, yes

Excellent. I am sick of cleaning up their poop

 

[junebuggena]

Yes theyre out all day everyday

If the adults are already used to having them around, then go ahead and move them out.

 

[henrietta101]

If the adults are already used to having them around, then go ahead and move them out.

Yes we did last night and it went well. Here they are. The youngest cuddled up to an adult silkie we have in the nesting box as pictured. Very sweet. They were probably happier sleeping with the other hens last night. Thanks for all the advice.

 

[henrietta101]

Yes we did last night and it went well. Here they are. The youngest cuddled up to an adult silkie we have in the nesting box as pictured. Very sweet. They were probably happier sleeping with the other hens last night. Thanks for all the advice.

 

[henrietta101]