What is your weather like? I never have to deal with snow and freezing temps but you may, which could mean I would never have to add artificial heat for my birds...you may. It all depends on your personal weather. Will the Bantu be raising them? Or are you moving them away from her?
We are just starting spring here so some warm days some cold days. This week we are getting around 17-20 degrees during the day and tHen down to 8 or 9 at night. So not real warm yet and yes they are staying with their Mom.
The hen will keep them warm, do you provide heat to the mom hen?
Since it's cold, you should put a heater in the coop so the mom will be kept warm, but the mom will warmt rh chicks
