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.
Plan to keep the chicks inside for four to six weeks. When they are about a week or two old, they can be put outside for a while on warm days. They come when you call them. Don't put them outside and leave them.You have to supervise. Cats will not normally bother an adult chicken but they will go after a chick.lan to keep the chicks inside for four to six weeks. When they are about a week or two old, they can be put outside for a while on warm days. They come when you call them. Don't put them outside and leave them.