night time temp?

[Dixiedoodle]

Picked up my new babies tonight. 11 true Ameraucanas- 3weeks old. Much larger than I had expected. Never had chicks before. The breeder has never had them under a light. They were in a tub w/ wire on top. I got home tonight, had to re-work a pen for them.. Didn't finish until 9:30--put them in the cage and they wouldn't go in to the 'room' (enclosed area w/a small open door), they stayed out in the run area ( double wired w/ welded and 1/4" hardware cloth). It"s 82* now (11:30pm) IS this too cool for them? I am so worried about them . I went out to check on them and they are all lined up -snoozing- just barely touching each other.. I hope to get them into the room area tomorrow night... YES I am a worried new chicky mom... Thanks Dixie

 

[gritsar]

You may have to actually put them where you want them to sleep at night a few times before they get the idea.

 

[Dixiedoodle]

Well, they all made it thru the night! My handwork held up very well...will finish the door tonight. They found their room and each time I go out there, they run in and hide. I have a large waterer and a bowl full of crumbles.. Pictures tonight..