1 New York-A juvenile is anyone under the age of 16, but at least 7 years old. 2  Children who are 13, 14, and 15 years old who commit more serious or violent crimes can be tried as adults. 3  Illinois-A juvenile is anyone under the age of 17. Children who are 13, 14, and 15 years old who commit more serious or violent crimes can be tried as adults. 2  Illinois-A juvenile is anyone under the age of 17. 3  Anyone 13 years old and above can be tried as an adult if he or she has a record of previously breaking the law or commits a serious crime.
You can leave the chicks with the mother but it will only last 4 to 8 weeks. Usually, it's the mother hen who wants to wean them and get back to her flock. In warm weather, you don't really need a heat lamp, but get a secure pen and chick starter until they're 20 weeks old.
Ideally, chicks will not require a heat source when moving from brooder to coop. If the temperatures outside remain above 65Â°F and the chicks are at least 5 weeks old, they can move into the coop without supplemental heat. Watch and listen to the chickens- noisy birds are unhappy, but there's a difference between cold and frightened by a new environment.