Yesterday, a reader had a question. She has 10 chicks,
variety of breeds. They are now being housed inside
in a water tub. As you can imagine, it's getting a little
crowded.
She wanted to know when it was safe to move the
little ones to the chicken coop. Which is an excellent
question. The reader assured me that the coop was large
and safe and there were no other birds in the hen house.
No doubt this question is on a lot of minds. Easter time
seems to be when chickens invade the thoughts of many.
The good news is that chicks of any age can be placed
into the chicken coop at any time.
There are two main considerations for the chicks.
Warmth and no drafts! If the chicken coop is drafty,
keep them away. Chickens are highly susceptible to
pneumonia which will prove fatal.
And they must be kept warm! The temperature has to
be around 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Or 30-32 degrees
Celsius.You'll need to get at least one heat lamp if
you live in a cold climate, which most of us seem to.
I'm so glad this concern was raised because it should
always be stressed and what better time than now? So
as long as the chicken coop is safe from predators and
warm and draft-free, you're ready to introduce your
feathered friends to their new home!
