Chicks in the Rain

[CountryChick5]

Hi, I used a broodie Buff orph. to hatch some chicks, and today was their first outing ever. I'm letting nature take care of itself for the most part. I let her sit on them in the coop, she made a nest at ground level, and I 3 out of 6 eggs hatched. They stayed inside yesterday and the day before, but today was their first outing ever. And it is raining. I don't know if they should go ut in the rain, if the bab chicks could get to chilled, or if she'll know to bring them in or anything! Any advice?

 

[Judy]

She should cover them to warm and dry them, if she's going to be a good mama. If the weather is hot where you are, they may not be that cold.