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Will she follow them in at night?In my experience orphaned chicks over 2 weeks of age are usually fine
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Will she follow them in at night?In my experience orphaned chicks over 2 weeks of age are usually fine
I've been sad for babies too, it's heart breaking.Check everywhere and no sign of her try the baby was upset and chirping and wandering around in the house is looking for I think, calling for, and then when all the other chickens ran back to go under the Willow tree she went with them and quieted down
It''ll probably be fine with enough shavings, presuming (as a creature of habit) it will return to the box mom was occupying nightly (until it's able to get on roost). If you are concerned you could put a little warming box (upside down cardboard with door cut out) over the top (after dark) to reflect it's heat.. Me, if it had other chicks no big deal.. but I personally would over think it some and (maybe) scoop shavings closer or something to help keep warmth retained over night... at 4 weeks 80 degrees is ABOUT right for comfort (and warning up).. so 70 isn't too bad.. If I'm being real though.. my daytime highs rarely reach 70.. your coop may be plenty without any added help.. Others are clearly less concerned than myself.. which may indicate my response is a BIT overthought. (and I know it is)It’s 96 today and in the 70s at night. I’m in Medford oregon
I've never had a hen follow her babies before. Usually hens always push the chicks hard to keep up, and they don't coddle them. Chicks are expected to keep up and stay with mother- or they dieWill she follow them in at night?