When to Put in Outside Brooder

[merrymutts]

Having some work done in our house this coming week and I have some baby chicks in one room in a makeshift brooder. 4 of chicks are close to 4 weeks old and the others are about 2 weeks old. Temps are going to be cool this week but want to know if it would be safe to put older chicks in outside brooder ( has a heat light and shavings ) and just keep the smaller chicks inside for right now. Some of the work is being done in the room where I have the chicks.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Provided the outside brooder provides appropriate shelter and security they canall go out. Many of us brood outdoors from day 1

 

[merrymutts]

I think it does and I can always toss a blanket over the baby coop at night time to block any cold winds

 

[lazy gardener]

Is it predator and weather proof?

 

[merrymutts]

yes it is; we normally keep the upper doors open when adults free range so they can have a place to roost if I have missed them when the main pen gate is closed