Coop ready?

They will be fine at night. It is 12F this morning and yesterday morning it a little above 0F.
Are these your first batch or are you going to have to rig a chicken wire wall so that the other birds can't get to them? If this is your first batch, you could carry them in a tub into the coop.
I keep everyone in the coop for 1-2 weeks before allowing them to freely go into the run. This way they will know where home is.
Update! I moved them into the garage because were getting a blizzard this weekend and my husband and I built the coop so I want to be positive that it’s sealed properly. But you can tell which chickens were colder than others. But all in all, the 6 week chickens kept the 5 week ones warm I believe. When I woke this morning it was 42 in the cage so it was colder than I want but I can adjust the heat lamp from there and everyone was still walking around eating and seemed fairly normal
 
Update! I moved them into the garage because were getting a blizzard this weekend and my husband and I built the coop so I want to be positive that it’s sealed properly. But you can tell which chickens were colder than others. But all in all, the 6 week chickens kept the 5 week ones warm I believe. When I woke this morning it was 42 in the cage so it was colder than I want but I can adjust the heat lamp from there and everyone was still walking around eating and seemed fairly normal
Good morning, can you get some pictures of your coop? All sides inside and out. Best ventilation is the roof so you’re likely on the right track already. Gets pictures and we can help you better.
 
Update! I moved them into the garage because were getting a blizzard this weekend and my husband and I built the coop so I want to be positive that it’s sealed properly. But you can tell which chickens were colder than others. But all in all, the 6 week chickens kept the 5 week ones warm I believe. When I woke this morning it was 42 in the cage so it was colder than I want but I can adjust the heat lamp from there and everyone was still walking around eating and seemed fairly normal
That’s good.
 

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