chicks in incubator, when to put in brooder?

[philippa@65]

My last 2 chicks were born this am, they are still in the incubator but it is realy dirty and smelly and im a bit worried that they might catch an infection. Is it safe to put them in the brooder, they are starting to fluff up.

 

[mom2chicksandpups]

Once they start drying and fluffing up a little, I always move mine and all have been ok so far. Just don't put them in with any others until they get a bit steadier on their feet because even some that are just a day or 2 older will knock them down and run all over them. Good luck! Keep them warm and isolated from other chicks and they should do great!

 

[rebelcowboysnb]

If there pretty dry an there are no others going to hatch go ahead an move them.