Moving quail chicks outside in the winter

[Tadler]

I live in N VA and the lows at night can get into the twenties. My pen outside is 8x6x5ft tall, on the ground, using straw as a deep litter method for the winter. Half is covered by a tarp for rain and there is a "coop" box that is shielded from the elements (straw deep litter too). I have 12, 10 week hens out already.

I have 6, almost 4 week old, de-lamp'ed chicks. They stink. Can I move them out yet and how will they interact with my existing flock?

Thanks!

 

[Fishkeeper]

Coturnix, right?
I'd suggest isolating them in something like a dog crate, well sheltered, so that the others can see them but can't torment them too badly. Gradual acclimation is best.