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3 babies are 4 weeks old. Fine all day. But when the sun is going down. They just cry and cry. They cry for about 30 mins. Then are quiet all nite. But it's killing me. I'm using a ceramic heat element. So no light. Should I leave the room light on all nite. Or will they adjust as they get older ?

I've just started my coop. This forum has really helped. I won't get my chickens until the coop is done. One thing I haven't been able to make clear. After the chicks get older and are free to roam the yard. Do I need to keep food and water in the coop ? Or can it all be outside the coop ...