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ScienceWard

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Apr 25, 2016
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Hi everyone,

I am happy to be a part of your community. I have been reading threads searching for answers, advice, and HOPE! So thank you to everyone who has posted before me. It is such a tremendous help.

I recently was inspired by another member who had hatched a chick from Trader Joe fertilized eggs. And I am happy to report we have one little chick out of the carton. Eight were yolkers and the others were early deaths.

I think this little guy might need some company. I have a second batch that will not hatch for another two weeks. Is that too big of a gap?

 
Hi :welcome

Glad you could join the flock! Congrats on your chick, lovely pic!! Up to 2 weeks you can usually add other chicks. I only do this though depending on the size of the first chicks. If they are a bigger breed or too rough I wait until they are about the same size. You may need to consider what you would do with your chick now for those 2 weeks, it could be lonely so I would recommend trying to get at least 1 more to keep it company.

Wishing you the very best of luck and enjoy BYC :frow
 
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Sometimes putting a small plush toy and/or unbreakable mirror can keep a single chick from being lonely. Hope you can get the little one some company soon.

Good luck with your upcoming hatch!
 
Hi and welcome to BYC - I can't think of a better excuse to get more chicks!
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Good luck

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Thanks, everyone! I set up the brooder for our little one (haven't named it yet). I have ordered some chicks that will arrive tonight or Saturday, but in the mean time I have placed a couple of mirrors in the brooder.

So happy I joined. Looking forward to growing with my chicks and the BYC community!
 
Quick question...she still has some dried blood from the cord. It has not fallen off and it is still pretty stuck on her. I gave it a gentle tug and it was not coming off. I should just leave it, right? how long do I wait before I help her remove it. Thank you!
 
ScienceWard said:
Quick question...she still has some dried blood from the cord. It has not fallen off and it is still pretty stuck on her. I gave it a gentle tug and it was not coming off. I should just leave it, right? how long do I wait before I help her remove it.  Thank you!                                                                            
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Please don't pull the cord, it could cause a rupture to her abdomen. Give it time and it should dry up and fall off on its own.
 

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