Baby chicks hatching and it’s cold out!

NewchickieLTJ

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My silkie hen is hatching her babies right now. She’s had two from the last couple days, and a new one hatched this morning. The low tonight is 45, and then 30 the next two days. Will they be ok in their coop outside? It doesn’t leak (it’s raining too), but is thin wood and is not insulated. Do I need to bring her and the chicks into the garage? She’s neurotic so I don’t want to upset her. She seems to be doing a good job of sitting on the chicks. If I sound nuts, I live in the south and it was like 85 last week...the cold sneaks up on me.
 
Did you bring them inside with the hen? I’m debating bringing them all in, but that would leave my rooster outside all by himself! I live in the southern US...I thought I explained the weather pretty well haha! It’s going to be 30-45 and raining for the next week, and then will warm up to the 50s/60s. I’d really prefer to leave them all outside honestly.
My silkie hatched 11 chicks Sunday-yesterday. Mostly seramas. I moved them indoors last night. My weather sounds similar to yours, where are you located? That info helps other people to help you.
 

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