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How soon is too soon for the great outdoors
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As a proud chicken parent, you’re likely eager to let your adorable chicks explore the great outdoors, especially with those warm Minnesota days on the horizon! At four weeks old, your feathered friends are at a curious stage, ready to stretch their tiny legs and soak up some sunshine. While daytime temperatures of 85 degrees sound egg-citing, the nighttime chill can still be a concern. Supervised excursions to their new coop can be a cluck-tastic way for them to enjoy the fresh air, as long as they’re safely brought back inside before the sun sets. Just make sure they have a cozy and warm space to retreat to when the temperatures dip. Let the outdoor adventures begin—safely!
| | I have six adorable chicks, about four weeks old right now. I also live in Minnesota. We have some days coming up where it’ll be 85 degrees (but still too low/cold at night for them). Would it be okay to let them run around their new coop (supervised) so they can stretch their legs a bit on those WARM days and then bring them back inside for the night? Or is that not advisable and they should wait to go out until they are FULLY able to be outside? [link] [comments] |
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