Chicks Outside

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Hi all,
New to the forum today.
I have a small issue with my 6 week old chicks (x2). I've raised them from eggs and have kept them under a lamp in a large box I made in my kitchen. Trouble is they can now get out and they smell rather spicy even a few days after there cleaned out.

My question is, if I left the heat lamp on could I put them outside inside my shed?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Marc
 
Hi, yes, if they have a heat lamp they will be fine outside in a shed- i have two day olds outside in a shed with a heat lamp and they are fine- i have hatched all winter in the cold weather with no problems :)
regards, David :)
 
i kept mine in a indoor rabbit cage which has done me well just put my last 6 chicks out with the big chicks and bantams yesterday they not liking it much but do they stink within 24 hours lol :D
 
Thank you, I have just finished relocating them to the shed they look perfectly at home already.

When would you suggest I put mine out with the others? I have 2 4 yr old Rhodies and 1 2 yr old Warren.... The new chicks are Light Sussex 6 weeks old.

Thanks

Marc
 
mine are 12 weeks and have gone in with the bantams for now i was so worried when i put the bantams out with the big ones but my rooster is so good he hates it when there fighting and shows his displeasure by stand between
so im no help sorry
 
I would definitely let them grow abit bigger before putting them in with the older lot. They could get horribly bullied or even killed if you put them in too soon.
 
No don't let adult birds anywhere near them yet - and if the weather turns cold again prepare yourself to jhave some protection for them - at 6 weeks they won't yet be completely feathered up.. up here in a damp and cold part of scotland I cant let chicks under 3 months without any sort of heat and protection.. hope it stays warmish for you.. and them
 
I would think about putting them together when they are about 18 weeks. Even then I put mine in sight of the others for a couple of weeks before I put them in together. If your set up allows, it is a good idea to put them in a hut & run in your other ones run so they can get used to each other.
 
I let my "youngsters" mix with the older birds once they are 18 weeks old, they have by then developed a natural immunity and should be big enough to stand a small amount of bullying from the others until they sort their pecking order out again.
 
they in with the bantams, in the outhouse. no heating but totaly protected. 2 story so can get away easy. the 12 week olds are bigger than the bantams (22weeks) they gettng on fine and the large fowl hens pay hardly any attention after the first day. my rooster stands over the younger chicks and tells off the big girls if they do come down he should be a hen so maternal and could fit 20 eggs under him easy. most of my bantams are very plasid even the boys
 
Thanks all looks like 18 weeks is the magic date. I should be able to do a gentle intro as my run is pretty big.
 
the babies are now about 14 weeks and dont put up with the older girls they go back at them most the time and are alomost as big and a lot bigger than the bantams even though they sleep with the bantams.
 
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