Broody left 4wk old chicks to roost

[AinaWGSD]

I know they're a lot less sensitive to [lack of] heat at this age. But I need someone to hold my hand and tell me it will be alright.

They are about half feathered, still lots of baby fluff. Tonight's low is supposed to be about 47°F.

So, they should be fine, right? Or do I need to go out and put them on the roost next to mama?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Where have they been sleeping? If on the floor under mama, I would leave them alone. They will probably huddle together on the floor in their normal spot, keeping each other warm. They'll be fine. 47° is practically 50. Not that cold at all.

 

[AinaWGSD]

Where have they been sleeping? If on the floor under mama, I would leave them alone. They will probably huddle together on the floor in their normal spot, keeping each other warm. They'll be fine. 47° is practically 50. Not that cold at all.

Yes, mom and chicks have been sleeping in the nest box she brooder in. One of the chicks is in the box, one is roasting on a broad edge of the box.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Yes, mom and chicks have been sleeping in the nest box she brooder in. One of the chicks is in the box, one is roasting on a broad edge of the box.

If they get cold they'll form a "cuddle puddle."