I like it, too.
So much of the questions here, the answer is.....you'll have to try it and see how it goes. So, we'll be looking forward to a report on how it went!
I don't think keeping them warm will be near as much of an issue as managing poop/odor and space for them.
CX tend to be warm little things. They don't always feather out as fast as other breeds, but they seem to be quite cold tolerant. I think it's the metabolism, they generate a lot of body...