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They'll likely move in and out during the day and hunker under it at night. If they never leave it during the day, they're too cold. I find that chicks hatched and raised in cooler temperatures - provided they have a warm place and proper nutrition - feather out better than those kept cozy warm...

Is your MHP working out there? I've had hens hatch chicks at 20F They just need heat, regardless of the ambient temperature.

If you have electricity out there and they use the MHP, I wouldn't worry about them. They should be out around the clock. The fresh air will do them good. A mother hen can easily raise chicks in those temps. All she does is provide a warm spot and lots of cool space. That's what your MHP is...