Chicken bald back

[Chickabee]

Sorry about this. Couldn't find the answer on google. I have kept mum and the chicks in the omlet housing and blocked their access to the run. When can they go in the run? Should I put extra food and water in the run, and should I make it smaller. I've got some mesh to put around the bottom so they can't escape through holes

[sjp]

I let mine out once the last chick is 24 hrs old but depending on the broody it can take 24 hrs before the go out

I move the food and water out into the run when I let the out but with my set up I have to as the feeders block the pop hole the run size should be ok as they won't go far for a few days any way after that they'll need the room

mine get to FR with the mob from a few days old the present lot are 3 weeks old today and do roam quite a distance but they are bit more advanced for their age temperament wise than normal which is a worry at times

[Daphne]

I've lost track of where we are, but your chicks must be at least 4 or 5 days old? If so, they can go out now with Mum

 

I do put extra feed/water stations out but its not really necessary. If you put a station very near the run door, you can put your hand in and swipe a chick for a cuddle/examination if necessary

[Beantree]

Just be sure the run is rat proof. Even with mum, one may try to get at the chicks. Our secure chick runs are made of 12mm weld mesh with cladding around the bottom 8" to protect them from wind.

[Chickabee]

Well I'm very hot now, run secured. Mum and chicks look very happy. Making lovely noises