HELP - Power out baby chicks brooder

[real_redhead]

Baby chicks are almost a week old and the power has gone out due to a severe storm, may not be on until the morning. Brooder is at 80 right now. They are huddled in groups. Will they be ok? Should I do anything?

 

[kmatt87]

could you put hot water bottles in it? cover part of the top to help trap the heat?

 

[real_redhead]

Yes, good idea. I have gas so I can light the stove to boil water! Thanks

 

[St0rmym00n]

Yes, good idea. I have gas so I can light the stove to boil water! Thanks

Thats a good idea too, good luck!

 

[cary 1973]

I hate to say but at that age you may want to set a alarm clock to boil water for them every so many hours

 

[real_redhead]

Power won't be on for a while, luckily my mom didn't loose her power. Packed up the kids and chicks and took them to grandma's house! Chicks perked up, ate and drank and seem to be doing well. Thanks for all the suggestions.