It was so warm, and the chicks have all their feathers, so I thought it would be a great day to go outside. We had a great time. They rolled in the dirt, eat clover, and used me as a jungle gym.

At the end of the day I couldn’t but them back in their box. They now tasted freedom. It was warm and it felt like it was time. My chicks are now hens ready for fresh air. I put them in the pen. No problem.

It was getting dark so I put them in the closed area and they freaked out. I put water and food in nesting beds. They chirped like they were under attack. I went into the house grabed sheets to keep the coop extra warm. I reread the books. This was the time, but they would chirp when they heard me wanting out. I went on line and found others with the same panic. http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=2467068

I went back out and they had fallen asleep. Reading the blog above helped me feel like they would be ok.