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[chasitypearl]

i have 12 babies about 7 weeks old was wanting to put them in the big coop so they have more space does this sound okay

 

[gkeesling]

I put mine out at 5 weeks in 30 degree weather. I kept a heat lamp on in the coop. By now, they should be feathered out enough, unless you live in Alaska, they should do just fine without a heat lamp.

 

[chasitypearl]

thats what i was hoping beacause they are almost to big for there hatchery as i call it

 

[chasitypearl]

i am worried about my big hens though plus i have a pretty big roo in there too what you think

 

[gkeesling]

you have grown hens? that makes for a different outcome. I wouldn't suggest mixing younger chickens with older chickens until they are about the same size. You may try putting them into a separated area until they get close to the same size.