Egg Layers- 2 Month Update

Our colorful mix of chicks have made it to be almost 2 months old!
They have been living in the outdoor chicken tractor permanently, with some supervised freedom They love scratching around in the tall grass and under the muscadine vines Like the Rudd Rangers, they see the tractor as their home and never stray too far from it!
Fully feathered, they are sporting their adult colors, but are only about 1/3 the size of a full grown hen
The little black chick, who had a white face, white belly, and specks on her

How Long Should Chicks Stay in the Brooder?

You’ve got your chicks home and settled in the brooder Now the big question: how long should they stay there, and when will they be old enough to move out to the coop? The short answer is a reliable rule of thumb Chicks need to stay warm in the brooder until they are fully feathered, which usually happens somewhere between 5 and 8 weeks of age Here’s how to read your chicks, hold the right temperature, and know exactly when they’re ready for the big move