At this stage, chickens are moved to the outdoor coop. They are technically "pullets" (females) or "cockerels" (males).
For the first few weeks, chicks live in a "brooder," requiring a steady 95°F environment that decreases by 5 degrees each week. Chicken Life Script
The Great Escape. The chick zips around the shell and pushes itself out into the world. Act II: The Brooder Days (Weeks 1–6) At this stage, chickens are moved to the outdoor coop
While she may lay fewer eggs, they are often larger than the ones she laid as a pullet. At this stage