Brooding chicks outside in coop

[TattooedChicks]

I've done two broods outdoors now this year, the first at 2 weeks old and the second on day one. Only used a heating pad that didn't have the auto-off feature and a piece of sheep skin. They snuggled when they wanted it for sleep time and naps. Now at 3 weeks old my youngest aren't even using it at all.

 

[peepers93]

I've done two broods outdoors now this year, the first at 2 weeks old and the second on day one. Only used a heating pad that didn't have the auto-off feature and a piece of sheep skin. They snuggled when they wanted it for sleep time and naps. Now at 3 weeks old my youngest aren't even using it at all.

Thanks for the advice, sounds like a heating pad is definitely the way to go!

 

[centrarchid]

Would that keep them warm enough if the temperature did get down into the 60s?

It should. Be careful of piling.