New chicks

[JW2013]

I'm going to attempt to place day old chicks (that I'm getting from a friend) under a broody hen. I've got a small kennel set up in the coop for momma and babies. Will momma keep babies warm enough or do I need to do something to help keep them warm? I'm in Missouri. Right now it's in the mid 80's during the day and low 70's at night.

 

[Ridgerunner]

If it were below freezing Mama would provide enough heat. If you add heat you will be doing zero good and taking a chance of cooking them. Bad idea! Bad idea!

Welcome to the forum, glad you joined. And glad you asked before you tried it.

 

[JW2013]

If it were below freezing Mama would provide enough heat. If you add heat you will be doing zero good and taking a chance of cooking them. Bad idea! Bad idea!

Welcome to the forum, glad you joined. And glad you asked before you tried it.

Thank you

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

Nope you have a self made brooder all set up!

 

[AuntieWeasel]

Have a plan to get heat in a hurry, though, in case she doesn't accept them. Watch closely at first.

Good luck!

 

[JW2013]

Have a plan to get heat in a hurry, though, in case she doesn't accept them. Watch closely at first.

Good luck!

Thank you I do have a brooder in the house set up just in case with heat lamp,etc.

 

[JW2013]

So, the chicks are in the inside brooder, hen wouldn't take to them. I have 3 bantam cochins and 2 black australorps and they are doing well.