I know mine actually moved from the nest to the dog house a few days later. It might work out that she will decide to move with the chicks on her own. Once the chicks are with her, she might want to find a spot that she feels will be more safe & secure once the little guys are with her. But really it sounds like you have them safely secure where they are.
I showed my new momma the dog house a few times before she took them in there and it was more to keep the little ones safe from the bigger hens, that they wouldn't step on them.
It should be warm enough if she is inside the coop and safe enough since it is covered. My little chicks are 3 weeks & 5 weeks old. They still sleep under her and she only takes them in the doghouse at night. During the day she will lay right in the middle of the coop with them.
I can really relate to you because I was a nervous nellie at first when I did this but I have found my silkie hen made a much better mother to them than I did. They are really good moms and take great care of the chicks and are very protective & watchful over them.
I would give it a try and give Mom a chance to see how she does! Let me know how things go for you!.
I showed my new momma the dog house a few times before she took them in there and it was more to keep the little ones safe from the bigger hens, that they wouldn't step on them.
It should be warm enough if she is inside the coop and safe enough since it is covered. My little chicks are 3 weeks & 5 weeks old. They still sleep under her and she only takes them in the doghouse at night. During the day she will lay right in the middle of the coop with them.
I can really relate to you because I was a nervous nellie at first when I did this but I have found my silkie hen made a much better mother to them than I did. They are really good moms and take great care of the chicks and are very protective & watchful over them.
I would give it a try and give Mom a chance to see how she does! Let me know how things go for you!.
