Broody hatching eggs on sand floor

[midwestchickenwrangler]

I have sand in my silkie pen and was wondering if it is ok to let a broody hatch eggs in there. I will build a nest box but it will be on the same level as the floor. In otherwords, it won't be raised like most nest boxes and will have a sand floor as well. Will the sand hurt the babies?

 

[sumi]

Sand is not very warm. I think she'd like something more traditional like dry grass, straw, fallen leaves or shredded paper. If you put the nesting materials in the box or near her she'll build a nest to her taste and requirements with it.