Power just went out with 3 week old chicks

[cjweaver13]

I have 16 3 week old chicks and the power went out. Where they are is between 75-80 degrees so not sure how worried I should get about heat or not. If so what are some good ways to help, and if not I won't worry

 

[my gang eats grass]

If it's 75 - 80, don't worry, but if the temperature drops below 70, cover them with a towel. You could put a thermometer in with the chicks so you know what temp it is. Also, if it gets really cold, candles are great for keeping things warm, I had the power go out with eggs in my incubator on hatch day, and I kept it going with candles all day and the chicks made it. You just have to make sure they can't huddle up against the candles and get burned.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

Don't worry. I have 4 week old chicks in the barn right now, should be 72 overnight. No additional heat. Its a group of 8, they bundle together. If you only have a couple chicks you can add a hand towel or two, rolled up, they can bundle up next to it for additional warmth.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Temperature should be fine for them, but if you're worried, you can fill some water bottles with hot water and wrap them in a towel and put those in for them to snuggle against. Refresh hot water as needed.