Baby Chick!

[bantyhen]

My friends and I decided to incubate a chicken egg, and the chick hatched last night! Here is a picture of her. Any advice on baby chicks?

 

[kuchchicks]

Is she alone? Only one chick? If yes, you may want to consider buying a couple more chicks to keep her company. She is going to be lonely and very needy of your attention otherwise.

Make sure you have a good heat source for her. I use a heat lamp. You will want to make sure she has a place to get out of the heat if she gets too warm. If she is panting then she is too hot.

Get a good chick starter food and fresh water. They make a big mess but are so much fun!

 

[bantyhen]

Right now, she is with some of my baby guineas.