Brooder plate 3 weeks old

[JMunroe]

I have a brooder plate as a heat source for my chicks and my girls are now 3 weeks old. I have the plate at a slant and have it set high enough where the it’s not quite touching their backs when they’re laying. I’ve noticed that I have a couple under the plate while the others are huddled in the corner. They’re all quiet and seem content but I’m wondering if I should be making adjustments or if this is typical with all of the recent feather development they’ve made. I have my brooder in my house in a 70 degree room. Thanks in advance!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Completely normal. At 3 weeks old they're likely very comfortable at 70, that's why they're opting to not use the heat for extended period of time.

 

[JMunroe]

Okay I was hoping that that’s the case thank you!