Is 3 chicks too few for brooder?

[marywallin]

I have a backyard coop with 5 hens, and would like to have a few more. Our village's maximum is 8, so I can't get more than 3. I know they need to crowd together for warmth,so am I asking for trouble raising only 3?

 

[Fred's Hens]

3 chicks will keep each other company just fine. It will be up to you to provide a brooder environment where they are comfortable. Nothing wrong with brooding a small batch like that. Not a thing.

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

I currently have just 2 chicks in my brooder. They do just fine. As previously stated, as long as you keep the brooder at an acceptable temp they wont need to pile (which is a bad thing in my opinion, too much of a risk of someone getting squished). Good luck!
Nikki

 

[gimmie birdies]

they cannot 'keep" eachother warm, you have to provide heat.