Mikski
Chirping
- Apr 5, 2024
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Hello! First time chick owner over here. I have a flock of 12 chicks, mixed breeds. They are all currently 3-4 weeks old. Temperatures next week are supposed to be mid 60s during the day, and low 40s overnight. Currently, chickies have happily been going outside during the day (covered/enclosed run w/access to coop - temps in high 50s, low 60s but sunny) but still sleeping in their brooder at night. Could I move the chickies outside overnight next week (4-5 weeks old)? They aren’t fully feathered yet, but rapidly getting there. I have the ability to run an extension cord and could put their brooder plate in the coop. Would that be necessary? If so, would I want the brooder plate vertical or horizontal? Would I want it on the brooder setting or the heater setting? Should I flip the brooder plate vertical in their brooder now? Sorry for so many questions! Eager to get the sweet (but stinky) chickies out of my house and into their permanent residence, but also want to make sure they will continue to be happy and healthy! Thanks!