hen and babies and cold weather

[3dogcp]

My Silkie just hatched 2 chicks 2 days ago and now the nighttime temp is around 10 degrees. Will they be alright? I have a heat lamp on at the top of a small 3 chicken coop and the roo sleeps in the nesting box next to her and the chicks. I am so worried about them.

 

[Judy]

They should not need a heat lamp; the mama will keep the chicks warm. Just provide plenty of hay or other matierial to make a good nest in. All they need is some chick starter (the adults will do fine on it, too) and water.