Ah heck I've recently set posts. Frozens only frozen a little way down! Here anyway. I was able to break through so I know I can get them some dirt.
Thank you all!
So I've read that it's a good idea to give new chicks a plug of sod to expose them to your local coccidia while they are young. Lazy Gardener might be who I noticed saying this. Plenty of sense in that and I did so with my fall chicks.
I have eggs in my new bator now and I'm wondering how...