To cold for chicks?

[TM Chickens]

Would it be to cold to hatch chicks with a broody hen right now? We are in central Alabama. Thanks!

 

[Mrs MIA]

As long as she's inside where it's relatively warm, it's perfectly fine. I just had a broody hatch out 5 chicks 3 weeks ago in our garage. It stays between 50 & 60°F in there, but I swear the chicks spent more time running around the kennel than sitting under mom!

 

[TM Chickens]

Well, they will be outside in the broody coop which has no heater.

 

[gritsar]

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Mama knows what she's doing. I'm sure they'll be fine. Just make sure she's out of any wet weather.
ETA: Ever felt the heat under a broody hen's wings?