Taking care of Chicks hatched in cold weather

[jarby2012]

Hi all

I have a broody hen that just hatched some chicks and it is November in Nebraska. The hen is a good mother but I'm concerned about them getting cold. Should I take them from her or leave them? She is in a little brooding hut but still worried about the cold. I started a heat lamp but worried the hen week get too warm?

Any advice would be appreciated

 

[DwayneNLiz]

Hi!!!

and welcome to BYC

I would leave them with her, so long as she is doing a good job mothering they will be fine, just check on them every once in awhile
chickens have been doing this a lot longer than we have

I have a broody that just hatched 2 and our night are (not as cold as yours) around 27*
i just make sure they have good bedding and clean/fresh food and water

Good Luck!!!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[N F C]

Sounds like @DwayneNLiz has given you some good information so I'll just say hello and congrats on the new chicks!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! You have some great advice and I'm sure your hen will do a great job. There are some fab articles on broody hens in the learning Center that I'm sure you will find helpful ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-and-raising-chicks

Good luck with them all and enjoy your time here on BYC

 

[RodNTN]

Hi and

I am glad you joined us! @DwayneNLiz gave you some great advice, so I'll just day thanks for joining and best wishes!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, jarby2012, and ! Great to have you in our community! Best wishes to you and your brood!

 

[jarby2012]

Thank you all. She seems to be doing great so will keep a close eye on her. So excited to be a part of this knowledgeable group

 

[DwayneNLiz]

Thank you all. She seems to be doing great so will keep a close eye on her. So excited to be a part of this knowledgeable group

Great!! We are very glad to have you

Let us know if you have any other questions, there is a TON of great information and informative helpful people!!

 

[18acres]

I think the mamma will do a better job than anything else, but if you worry you can always put a heat lamp in and see if they use it. Chances they won't.