Crisis averted? 3-week old chicks in rain for hours. Pneumonia/death still possible?

[needsomeadvice]

This morning I let them free range in my yard, then I fell asleep at noon. It rained for 4~ hours and I woke to see them all huddled in the rain, not taking shelter. The smallest were unconscious, sporadically twitching.

I brought them all inside and blow dried them for an hour. ALL recovered and started eating and drinking again, looking fine.

Is there a chance any will still die from pneumonia or something soon? Will it be contagious and spread?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Only time will tell if they get sick, but if they have recovered and are eating/drinking/active, then chances are good they will be o.k.

It would be a good idea to make some heat like a brooder plate available for them to get under just in case they need it.

 

[needsomeadvice]

2.5 weeks later, and they're all doing great!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

2.5 weeks later, and they're all doing great!

Good news!
Thank you for the update