Can my 5 week old chicks go outside in 30-50 degree weather?

[Kimlovesherchicks1224]

I have 6, 5 week old chicks, 4 of them are Easter Eggers and the other 2 are Golden Comets. A week ago I was putting them in their run to play during the day and I would bring them back inside in their brooder during the night. Then a few days ago I put them in their coop for the night and they were fine. However lately the nights have been at 30's to 50's and I was wondering if they can stay outside in their coop. This coop is an Omlet Eglu Cube Chicken Coop it is a really good coop for beginners like me because it is easy to clean, very secure and my chicks love it. I really hope they can stay outside because they are outgrowing their brooder and they are little poopmachines. Please let me know what you think.

 

[ShannonsChimkens]

It’s always nice when they get to go out and be real chickens

As long as they’re fully feathered and have been weened from the heat lamp, they will be fine. Right around 4 to 5 weeks mine are off heat and outside.

 

[Kimlovesherchicks1224]

It’s always nice when they get to go out and be real chickens

As long as they’re fully feathered and have been weened from the heat lamp, they will be fine. Right around 4 to 5 weeks mine are off heat and outside.

Thanks Shannon I have weened them off their heat lamp and they seem to be fully feathered and fine.

 

[Kimlovesherchicks1224]

I have sucessfully moved the chicks out for good and the weather over here has been really good.

 

[wachicklady]

I had the same question. My chicks are at the point of being taller and almost fully feathered. In the past I kept them inside until they were bigger and now, I dont want the mess and would like to place outside. I will wean from the light and hope to move outside soon. I have 11 chickens outside, so I am going to place them in a coop and have them be next to them as they grow.