LM>my back porch where it is warm, and have a light bulb hanging from the top
LM>of the cage... they were very noisy the first night i had them.. it seemed
LM>that whenever i picked the noisy ones up, they would imediatedly fall 
asleep
LM>in my hand.. i figured maybe they missed their mother...  I put a wind-up
  Maybe they needed Mama to cover them and give them warmth and
  protection. Chicks are noisy when they are too hot (they crowd as far
  from the lights as possible), too cold (they jam up close together,
  with the outside ones manoeuvering to get inside), frightened, or
  lacking food or water. And rooster chicks holler louder than girl
  chicks. :-)
LM>clock in their cage and they imediately quieted down and went to sleep..
LM>Could the ticking of the clock remind them of their mother's heartbeat?  I
LM>read somewhere that this is true... anyway, it worked for ME and i finally
LM>got some rest...
  I've heard a ticking clock works for lonely puppies, too. :-) Sounds
  like you have the situation under control. Just keep them from
  draughts and predators for a few more weeks, and you'll be able to put
  them outside.
                       ...Sandra...
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