Will hen keep chicks warm enough

[angela0408]

My hen’s 2 chicks are about ready to hatch and I have 4 more in the incubator hatching in about 7 days. We’re experiencing a bit of a cold snap for the next 2 weeks, reaching -7C at night. Barely above zero during the day. Will she keep her chicks warm enough in a broody box? Or should I taken then and bring them inside to be under a brooder until it warms up and join them with the incubator chicks in a week.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Reading this might help you.

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/947046/broody-in-michigan-winter

She will keep her chicks warm, you don't need to help her.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Reading this might help you.

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/947046/broody-in-michigan-winter

She will keep her chicks warm, you don't need to help her.

X2...in fact many well intentioned efforts to help can disrupt things entirely and end up doing harm rather than good

 

[angela0408]

Thanks! I hear cheeping so it won’t be long now. Once they’re hatched and dry I’ll move them all to her safe box so my other hens won’t kill the chicks and they can have chick start in their own digs together.