First night in the coop and...

[Leonard4]

I moved our 8 week old chicks to the coop today! They seem to be doing ok. I've checked on them a few times. The issue is that it's going to get down into the 40's tonight. Should I put a heating pad out there? I'm reluctant to use the heat lamp because of it being a potential fire hazard.

 

[Roo5]

They should be fine, as long as they have shelter and good ventilation they should do fine without a heat lamp.

 

[chkva]

They'll be fine. If their coop has no drafts, they shouldn't get too cold since they create heat and huddle up. They're a good age to handle that type of temperature.

 

[A.M. Eggs]

I am currently integrating 5-week-old chicks into my flock. They are doing fine without their mom. It was 50 degrees last night and they are all still here and happy.