Thank you for advise! the dog crate is big enough for them sleep inside at night. I just have to make sure the front door is secured with hardware cloth enclosing all openings. otherwise I can move mom and chicks in a larger wood crate 45" in square 24 inches high whith enclosed hardware cloth...
I have a broody Buff Orpington with 6 eggs inside a XL enclosed dog crate. She’s been inside the crate for one week separated from the others. I leave the door open during the day but close it at night. My concern is I noticed mice and rat droppings near her crate. I removed all feed and water...