35 degrees? Too cold?

[WooingWyandotte]

OEGB fostering a LB/BO mix (5 wks old). They are in an enclosed shelter with a box and fresh hay. Is 35 degrees still too cold?

 

[P-Funk]

I'm going to assume that since you have 2200 posts more than I do than you are are chicken-sitting. Nobody has ever frozen to death @ 35 degrees. Hypothermia, maybe. Heat lamp, definitely. Cold, yes. I treat my girls better than i do myself. They do need vents. Be more elaborate on 'box' please.

 

[AlienChick]

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[ChickenCanoe]

Not too cold. I had a 2 week old chick spend the night in the woods at 36 degrees and returned in the morning with no problems.

 

[Gypsy07]

If your chicks are under a hen, they should be just fine!

 

[superchemicalgirl]

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Totally agree. Had have multiple broody hatches here at sub-zero temperatures and everyone has survived. Momma keeps them warm.

 

[SteveBaz]

NOT at all at 5 weeks and will condition them for a colder winter. No more Heat!