TattooedChickenPapa
In the Brooder
I have a 5 and 1/2 week old Buff Orpington, Plymouth Barred Rock, Cream Legbar, and Sapphire Olive Egger that I believe are fully feathered. They've barely been getting the heat lamp and I put them outside in a little run for a couple hours everyday, usually in the early morning and early evening. I finished their coop (that I basically made Chickie Fort Knox because I'm paranoid haha) and put them in it this morning with some treats. They seem to be enjoying it and the additional space. The temps this week during the day are in the low 70's and high 60's with nights in the mid 50's to low 40's.
My question is, can I leave them outside tonight? I haven't had chicks since I was a teenager and am just paranoid haha Should I put a heat source out there? They have straw in the nesting boxes, pet pine shavings in the rest of it, and 2 good roosts that they are already playing on. I think I may be overthinking but just need that re-assurance, or advice for a different kind of transition.
Thank you all in advance!
My question is, can I leave them outside tonight? I haven't had chicks since I was a teenager and am just paranoid haha Should I put a heat source out there? They have straw in the nesting boxes, pet pine shavings in the rest of it, and 2 good roosts that they are already playing on. I think I may be overthinking but just need that re-assurance, or advice for a different kind of transition.
Thank you all in advance!