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Yup, they'll need to adjust to the dark & new surroundings. What's the set up like, picture? The "shrills" get your attention ... You could put a "huddle" box but give them at least a week to adjust. That's why the MHP converted me from the heat light ;)

I've raised OEGB & bantams, found them to be more flighty & active. I've read Polish tend to get their head feather plucked by the other chickens, that it's best to keep the Polish separate. A friend got some Polish chicks along with Light Brahma & Whitings, once the head feathers started...

They're unaccustomed to "lights off" ... I'm glad I switched from the heat light to MHP (heating pad) when raising chicks. They're quieter, less skittish/calm and adjust better faster, my observation. It's similar to the heat plate ... Blooie has a great thread about the MHP, it's long &...