Meningitis in Adults Quick Overview. Meningitis is a potentially life-threatening infection of the meninges, the tough layer of tissue that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord. If not treated, meningitis can lead to brain swelling and cause permanent disability, coma, and even death.
i moved my 3 ducks outside at 2 weeks for the same reason. we didnt use a heat lamp but they are housed with 2.5 mo old chicks to help stay warm. the temp has dropped into the low 40's and the birds have been fine outside for 2 weeks now. as long as you have the heat lamp they should be fine.
Chicks' Heat Requirements. Young baby chickens have only light coats of down to clothe them. They rely on their mothers to keep warm if the temperature gets chilly. Because of this, baby chicks shouldn't be outside at all until they've grown feathers to keep themselves warm.ransitioning Your Chicks. At 12 weeks, time to move your chicks from their comfortable indoor environment to the great outdoors, transition them gradually instead of just putting them outside. Unless the outdoor temperature matches their indoor habitat's, you'll have to let them out for bits at a time at first.