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A cockerel gives families a jump start on chicken ownership, allows families to skip the need to invest in a heated brooder. Selecting a specific hatch date of a starter pullet is your commitment to pick her up within (6) days of order placement on your choice of Saturday between 8am-5pm or Monday between 5pm-6:30pm . Make sure you select the hatch date desired to ensure your cockerel is the age you want.
The ideal temperature for all chickens 5+ weeks old is between 65°F - 70°F, however, chickens can acclimate to colder temperatures. It is recommended to offer Cockerels their own coop and run until at least 3 months old and equal size when introducing to an existing flock of hens.
For Cockerels 5 - 7 weeks old, introduce to outside when temps are above 60°F.
For Cockerels 8 - 10 weeks old, allow to acclimate outside when temps are above 50°F
For Cockerels 11 - 15 weeks old, allow to acclimate outside when temps are above 40°F
Depending on the month, as to how cold the nights will get inside their coop. Age and temperature dependent, Cockerels can acclimate and explore outside during the day and brought inside at night or sleep in a temperature-controlled coop.
Guidelines for Cockerel acclimation for Colorado weather each month:
Keep in mind this guide is based on average outside temperatures. A well-made coop without supplemental heat is typically 5-10 degrees warmer than the outside temperature which means slightly younger chickens might be successful outside with coop access. Each chicken can generate 35 BTUs of heat. Thus, sharing a coop with several other flock members that are similar in age is key to provide ample group warmth in colder months. It is always best to take the temperature of your specific coop at night to determine the age in which it is safe for them to sleep in your coop.
April: A low of 39°F and a high of 64°F allows chickens 5+ weeks old to enjoy being outside when temperature is above 60°F during the day. The possible low nighttime temperature indicates it is best for chickens to be 11+ weeks old for fulltime outside access. Chickens less than 11 weeks old should be offered a temperature-controlled nighttime environment preferably at normal room temperatures of 65°F - 70°F.
May: A low of 47°F and a high of 72°F allows chickens 5+ weeks old to enjoy being outside when temperature is above 60°F during the day. The possible low nighttime temperature indicates it is best for chickens to be 8+ weeks old for fulltime outside access. Chickens less than 8 weeks old should be offered a temperature-controlled nighttime environment preferably at normal room temperatures of 65°F - 70°F.
June: A low of 57°F and a high of 83°F allows chickens 5+ weeks old to enjoy being outside fulltime when temperature is above 60°F.
July: A low of 62°F and a high of 88°F allows chickens 5+ weeks old to enjoy being outside fulltime when temperature is above 60°F.
August: A low of 60°F and a high of 86°F allows chickens 5+ weeks old to enjoy being outside fulltime when temperature is above 60°F.
September: The lows 52°F of and a high of 79°F allows chickens 5+ weeks old to enjoy being outside when temperature is above 60°F during the day. The possible low nighttime temperature indicates it is best for chickens to be 8+ weeks old for fulltime outside access. Chickens less than 8 weeks old should be offered a temperature-controlled nighttime environment preferably at normal room temperatures of 65°F - 70°F.
October: A low of 41°F and a high of 67°F allows chickens 5+ weeks old to enjoy being outside when temperature is above 60°F during the day. The possible low nighttime temperature indicates it is best for chickens to be 11+ weeks old for fulltime outside access. Chickens less than 11 weeks old should be offered a temperature-controlled nighttime environment preferably at normal room temperatures of 65°F - 70°F.
November: A low of 31°F and A high of 54°F allows chickens 8+ weeks old to enjoy being outside when temperature is above 50°F during the day. The possible low nighttime temperature indicates it is best for chickens to be 16+ weeks old for fulltime outside access. Chickens less than 16 weeks old should be offered a temperature-controlled nighttime environment preferably at normal room temperatures of 65°F - 70°F.
December: A low of 23°F and A high of 46°F Low of 26°F and High of 49°F allows chickens 11+ weeks old to enjoy being outside when temperature is above 40°F during the day. The possible low nighttime temperature indicates it is best for chickens to be 16+ weeks old for fulltime outside access. Chickens less than 16 weeks old should be offered a temperature-controlled nighttime environment preferably at normal room temperatures of 65°F - 70°F.
January: A low of 23°F and a high of 46°F allows chickens 11+ weeks old to enjoy being outside when temperature is above 40°F during the day. The possible low nighttime temperature indicates it is best for chickens to be 16+ weeks old for fulltime outside access. Chickens less than 16 weeks old should be offered a temperature-controlled nighttime environment preferably at normal room temperatures of 65°F - 70°F.
February: A low of 26°F and a high of 49°F allows chickens 11+ weeks old to enjoy being outside when temperature is above 40°F during the day. The possible low nighttime temperature indicates it is best for chickens to be 16+ weeks old for fulltime outside access. Chickens less than 16 weeks old should be offered a temperature-controlled nighttime environment preferably at normal room temperatures of 65°F - 70°F.
March: A low of 32°F and A high of 57°F allows chickens 8+ weeks old to enjoy being outside when temperature is above 50°F during the day. The possible low nighttime temperature indicates it is best for chickens to be 16+ weeks old for fulltime outside access. Chickens less than 16 weeks old should be offered a temperature-controlled nighttime environment preferably at normal room temperatures of 65°F - 70°F.
It is recommended to wait to introduce Cockerels to full sized hens until they reach at least 3 months in age. Transition is easiest when there are more new members that existing members and adding to a flock while sleeping/ roosting.
Cockerel: Cream Legbar
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