didn't get a response yet for some reason I thought today was friday... I expect the eggs to hatch tomorrow(friday or saturday) I can't candle them to see if this cold weather has affected them because they're copper maran eggs and blacked out, plus its so late in development I'm ok with waiting to see. Same question goes for tonight though. Has anyone had a clutch hatch this late in the season with temps below 40? it's supposed to be 45 degrees as a low tonight and get up to 88 during the day... should I be concerned and intervene or let nature take its course?My turn to ask a question. This question is directed to those that have used a broody hen for hatching eggs. I expect eggs tomorrow or saturday but tonights temps are going to be dipping below 40 degrees ... should I be worried? My hen is located in a 6'x6' chainlink kennel surrounded with doubled up tarp(wind barrier) and a wood/linoleum ceiling(doesn't hold in heat, just keeps out moisture) I've got a nesting box made of wood with shavings and DE on the ground... there's food and water available that's safe for the babies... I'm just worried about the mama hen being out there keeping the babies warm but getting cold herself... should I interfere and put a inferred light up? if so, should it be close to her and risk overheating her? or space it away and run the risk she'll abandon her nest in favor of the heat? so many questions!! this is my first time...I do have a coop for her to go in with her babies once they develop a little and can get up and down the ramp into the nest.