Are new born chicks OK in this weather?

[chickenfan]

Does anyone know if new chicks with a broody hen are OK in this weather (snow and wind)?

I shall never hatch this early again..

 

[Chuck]

As long as the broody has a good, solid draught free coop, they will be OK. Unless you have a specific aim in mind, it's best to hatch in nature's time which is from mid April onwards.

 

[chickenfan]

Yes, I've learnt my lesson. I thought my broody, being so broody, knew what she was doing.

 

[BabyBantam]

I have a broody too and at risk of horrifying my fellow women - hormones aren't always the best things to trust.