Old Speckled Hen Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Can any body help? I have found the Vorwerks I wanted and could collect them at eight weeks of age. Would they be OK to live outside in their own house and run at that age. I plan to introduce them to my four hens when they are 18 to 20 weeks. Thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Ooh At 8 weeks they should be fine outside - could ask the breeder what they're in now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 They will be just fine at 8 weeks, if it gets very windy or rainy some shelter above and on one side would be appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annettec Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I am no expert but we have just bought home 3 x 10 week old hens and are all ok outside living next to our three Hybrid girls, hoping to introduce at about 18 weeks ? In fact have been as good as gold put themselves to bed at night all by themselves and are hopping around all over the place loving their dust bath too Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISCA Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Mine were all 8 weeks old when I collected them and they have been fine outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 All good news, then The chap is keeping them till 12 weeks now so am very happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Cant really give much more advice. Goodluck with your future girls, i hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsin Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Oooh interesting. I may be picking up some growers soon (orp bantams, 8ish weeks). I wasn't worried about them being outdoors, but I was planning on splitting the Eglu run and introducing them to my pekins that way. Are they too young for this kind on introduction? I'll keep them separate until it looks like they'll get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
