Backyard urban chickens

[Kiel]

Bought our 6 yesterday, decided on all rhode island reds. Beside one case of poo butt that I handled today so far so good. About 1/2 the way through of building the house part of my chicken tractor also.

 

[SAMI]

Do the chicks need to be inside inside, or can they be in the shed under a heat lamp on a bed of hay? How long are we talking until they can be let into the coup to claim their nests?

 

[Coreshot]

As long as it can be kept a constant 80ish degrees, shed should be fine. Put them in a box with a small waterer and feed, and make sure you cover the entire thing with wire. They WILL get out given the opportunity. Pine chips work well for their bedding.

 

[Kiel]

Mine have been ok temp wise in our garage. I lower the heat lamp closer at night and raise it up during the day. They aren't suppose to stay outside until 8 weeks I have read