Will this be ok?

[betsy55]

I live in Pa. where we are still getting Night time temps in the low 30s. I have a small enclosed coop where I would like to put my 4 week old Black Giants. I would hang a heat lamp that the chicks could get under to keep warm. My concern is with temps that low would the lamp be enough? They are feathered pretty well.

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[Keltara]

You are right that they are feathered pretty well. I think they'd be just fine with the heat lamp.

 

[chart]

Hi Betsy. If they're warm and don't have any drafts, they're fine. Just fix it like you would a brooder. I just got my butt chewed out today because I put my 4 1/2 week old chicks out in a little chicken yard during the 70° afternoons. Their is a wind barrier along with sun, semi-shade, and shade. They look a little more feathered out than yours, but they've been out about 6 times in two weeks. They love it!
They run all over the place having a good old time. Anyway, this lady told me they were way too young: not for another month. You can tell if they're hot or cold. Close them in a little more if you have to to keep them warm. Even if you have to hang a blanket or something to keep a little heat in. Are they driving you nuts? I've got my 10 in the house. I know I'll be sort of glad to see them go to the coop, but have some separation anxiety, as well.

 

[betsy55]

Thanks to you both........ I think they are going out then. They are making a mess of their food and water and of course there is dust all over. I don't have a basement so they are in a small room where my son keeps his weight bench. He will be glad to see them go.