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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.
It really depends on the breed of chicken and where u live. I have 2 white leghorns and live in southern cali. There outside full time at 4 weeks old it really depends how warm it is though. Definitely at 6-7 weeks they should be fine outside full time.If you are lucky enough to have a broody hen let her do the job.hen they are about four to six weeks old the chicks have most of their feathers and can go outside permanently if they have a predator-proof enclosure and a roosting place. Chickens start perching at about a month to six weeks old. Provide small, low perches. + 50 others found this useful.