Broody hen, moist bedding, pneumonia

[JordantheRooster1]

I had a broody hen hatch 6 chicks, they are a week and a half old and doing well. The are in a open 8x8 roofed run with air coming in from 3 sides. They do have a cat carrier to sleep under the hen in. It poured today and some water got into the bedding. It isn’t soaked but it’s definitely moist. It will probably get pretty humid under the hen tonight and it is also very humid outside. What are the risks for phnemonia!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Is it dry in the cat carrier?

Mama hen should keep them warm even if the environment is damp. I've had 3 day old chicks running around in the pouring rain with their Broody Mama and they were just fine.

 

[JordantheRooster1]

It’s moist, but not wet

 

[Chicalina]

Switch it out for dry bedding tomorrow. You don't want it to get mouldy.

Can you cover the cat carrier and stick it up on some bricks to keep it dry?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I agree, I'd change the bedding in the cat carrier if that's where they are sleeping. It will make it more comfy for all.