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They could go up to the coop/roost, but I have it closed off for a few weeks to keep the chicks safe from having to climb a ramp. Last time Buffy raised a flock of four, it was closer to summer and hot, and I actually set up a 3-tiered ladder in the run that they slept on until they were big enough to join the adults. This hatch occurred so much earlier, which I like, but given how erratic temperatures have been, who knows how the weather will be while they grow up.The mama will take care of warming the chicks, there's absolutely no need to provide additional heat.
1-2" at the top isn't very much ventilation. As long as mama and babies have a draft free area they can choose to use if needed (i.e. the coop) and there's not unusual weather conditions such as a strong storm, mama should take care of things for you.