That is definetly a great idea! When i was younger i was terrified of chickens now that im older and have children of my own i realize how rediculius it was to be scared of them. So i went and bought 3 chicks at 2 weeks old and my husband built the coop from extra lumber in the yard, my older...
I hear ya! I just put my 3 5 week olds out in thier coop at night a few days ago, ive been trying to cut them iff heat but i feel so bad so i gave in and gave them a seedling pad which just raises temp under them by 10 degrees! But now im alittle worried im spoiling them, i found them tonight...
Sounds like they are doing great! Momma is just trying to teach them the journey in at night. I agree to keep an eye on them but they should be keeping up with her in no time!