Worried about the cold snap coming the next few days

[Chickmama672]

I have ten 6 weeks old red sex links who are well feathered and have been completely off supplemental heat and outdoors in their run and coop for about a week.

Their run is 10'x10' and their sheltered coop area is 4'x8' completely enclosed but not tightly sealed or insulated, with roosting bars, three nesting boxes, and pine shaving bedding on the floor with window flaps covered in hardware cloth that can be open and closed at various heights for ventilation.

My concern is this..the daytime highs for the rest of the week are only supposed to be in the mid 40sF (when they would usually have access to the run) and the overnight lows will be at or slightly below freezing with a projected low of 28F Friday night (I typically close them into the sheltered coop at night).

Are they gonna be okay with the temps dipping that low?

I do have pics of the run/shelter if that would help.

Thanks!

 

[cavemanrich]

You must be somewhere near my climate zone, since our temps are supposed to be about same as yours.
During the day, if it is cold, the chickens will most likely not venture out of coop. (if they feel cold) If they do, and enjoy the sun, they will be fine.
At 6 week old, they are pretty close to be feathered out. You are not encountering very cold temps, like 10°F
At night, if they are chilly, they will huddle together for warmth.
Make sure they have plenty to eat before going to sleep.
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

 

[Chickmama672]

Caveman..I am in Morgantown, West Virginia. I have PVC auto feeders so they get plenty to eat (and drink) all day long. I just worry too much lol