Nervous about chicks in the cold

[Matilda Belle]

My chicks have been outside since probably six weeks old. They are about twelve weeks old now and they seem to have adjusted to the cooler temps here lately (20s and 30s). It is supposed to get to 8 degrees tonight and I’m a little worried. Should I be?

 

[aart]

My chicks have been outside since probably six weeks old. They are about twelve weeks old now and they seem to have adjusted to the cooler temps here lately (20s and 30s). It is supposed to get to 8 degrees tonight and I’m a little worried. Should I be?

Not if they are in a coop that keeps them dry and with good ventilation.
First winter is hard on keepers, but you'll be amazed at how tough those chickens are.

 

[Matilda Belle]

Not if they are in a coop that keeps them dry and with good ventilation.
First winter is hard on keepers, but you'll be amazed at how tough those chickens are.

This is my second winter with chickens but last year I didn’t have any this young. I know they are tough as adults but want assurance that the juveniles are ok too.

 

[BullChick]

They are okay too.

 

[chickens really]

Definitely they won't suffer as long as Coop is properly set up to accommodate them in the cold.

 

[Matilda Belle]

Good to hear. I’m not worried about the cockerels as much as I am the pullets. The pullets are much smaller and seem more fragile.

 

[chickens really]

Good to hear. I’m not worried about the cockerels as much as I am the pullets. The pullets are much smaller and seem more fragile.

No worries