I have 7 week old chicks, we live in Maine and the temps outside are now around 50-60 degrees F during the day and around 40 degrees F at night. Is this a safe temp to move them outside? The are fully feathered and we tested some time outside today. When I went outside to check on them before bed, they were all piled by the door - not shivering and I felt them all and they’re warm. I brought them back inside for tonight because I was too nervous to leave them overnight. So I’ve been thinking about letting them be in their outside coop during the day bringing them in at night as the temps continue to rise.
They are inside now but are still piling up…they may sleep like this I don’t know if they have been sleeping like this every night it’s the first I’ve noticed.
Are they too cold or is piling typical behavior for a new environment? I’m sure it’s different and it could be a comfort thing from what I’ve read. They’re inside now but still cuddling. Thanks in advance!!
They are inside now but are still piling up…they may sleep like this I don’t know if they have been sleeping like this every night it’s the first I’ve noticed.
Are they too cold or is piling typical behavior for a new environment? I’m sure it’s different and it could be a comfort thing from what I’ve read. They’re inside now but still cuddling. Thanks in advance!!