chick adoption

[stroudy36]

I had a broody hen which i put 2 one week old chicks under she looked after them for 2 days but now is no longer interested she doesnt ataack them ( except gentle pecking) but doesnt sleep with them or show them the ropes. So to speak they are eating and drinking will they be ok

 

[ChickenGrass]

They won't be OK as they need
Heat untill there atleast 6 weeks old
Take them away and put them in a browser with a heat lamp
Or eletric hen
Goodluck with it

 

[stroudy36]

Have no where to keep at ho.e they at an allotment with no electric . they seem to be running around happy. Not to bothered would a second option be keeping nesting box with them in inside greenhouse for added warmth

 

[ChickenGrass]

The greenhouse woukd get much to hot
How long are they without heat?
And what is the air temp during the day and night?

 

[stroudy36]

They are pottering about outside all day with no issues it an average at moment of 18 during day maybe 10 at night. There has to be a way around this

 

[ChickenGrass]

I think it would be best to have a heater of some sort
How long are they off heat now?

 

[stroudy36]

I have no access to electric for a heater they have been off heat for bout 2 days

 

[ChickenGrass]

Ok then if it's that long
They should be ok
Goodluck with them

 

[drumstick diva]

Hope your chicks will continue to do well. Welcome to Backyard chickens

 

[drumstick diva]

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