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Ross
Joined: 13 May 2008
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 Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 12:36 pm Post subject: When can they first go outside? |
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Hi there,
Just a quick question it's a really nice day where I am and I am just wondering what age can chicks go outside for just a couple of hours or even just half an hour. Mine are almost a week old probably to young but I thought it is worth asking the question so I know when they can go out.
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thehenman
Joined: 12 Oct 2007
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Location: lincolnshire
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this time of year i let mine out as soon as possible but make sure there in a covered run otherwise hawks,magpies etc could take them  |
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mojo
Joined: 13 Apr 2005
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Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE
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| and watch for cold winds...........drafts kill chicks |
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Itsybitsy
Joined: 11 Feb 2006
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Location: Leicestershire
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If they're with mum I move mine from the broody coop (rabbit hutch) into a hut with run at about 1 week, I let them out of that completely at about 3 weeks, but as Mojo says depends on the weather, also for the first few days they only want an hour or so. If they don't have a mum I wouldn't let them out of a covered run till they are at least 6 weeks old, but they are outside so to speak anyway - just not free ranging.
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