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From Brooder To Coop – How To Handle A Growing Chicken!

Chicks grow up fast. When you first get them a brooder is a place sufficient enough to keep them warm and safe. But, dependable on the number of chicks and the size of the brooder, in a couple of weeks, they need to move. The transition from brooder to coop can be easy if you know how to do it properly.

However, sometimes mistakes happen when moving the chicks from brooder to coop. Some bigger than others. This is why chicken keepers need to be informed even about seemingly small things such as this one.

When & How To Move A Chicken From Brooder To Coop?

Few Things Can Decide On How Smooth The Transition Process Goes

  • Do you already have older chickens in the coop? If so:

    Consider splitting your coop in half with a net. It is extremely relevant that you monitor the flock`s behavior towards the new chickens. How the older chickens react can make all the difference in the pecking order.

    You can notice if the chickens have adapted to the new or upgraded environment by their behavior. Experienced chicken keepers notice that a chicken is stressed if they are louder/quieter than usual. Aggressive behavior towards other chickens also indicates that you need to keep them separated for a little longer.

  • What are the other risks when moving the chicks from brooder to coop?

    First of all, every chicken keeper should understand that a sudden change in climate can be very harmful to young chicks. The coop has more open space than the brooder. It is normal that the temperatures in both are different.

    A simple way to prevent this from happening is again to split the coop in two. But this time use a different material that can prevent more air circulation than needed. This also one of the methods to keep chickens warm without heat lamps.

     

  • Is there a way to help the chicks adapt to the new environment?

    There are many ways to help them adapt. From providing a toy that will help them have fond memories of the coop to hand feeding them. Something many chicken keepers do is let the chicks spend a couple of hours in the coop for a couple of days before leaving them in there for good.

    In addition, it is important for the chicks to spend time in the run without the presence of anything that can scare them. The coop should represent the ultimate safe haven for the chicks.

    In simpler words, some quality time in the coop and run with chicks that are in the brooder to coop transition is very good. It is also helpful that the chicken keeper introduces the new food and water sources to the chicks.

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