My First Chicks

[SkyeAus]

Hi are the chicks supposed to sleep a lot at first? I just put them in the brooder this morning. Its 94 in there, is that temp okay?

 

[Folly's place]

Did they come in the mail? That's pretty stressful, and they will need to rest. Are they awake, eating, and drinking? If yes, see how they are tomorrow. Mary

 

[SkyeAus]

No they didn't come in the mail. They hatched yesterday afternoon in my incubator. They are trying to eat and are drinking

 

[Blooie]

Hatching is hard work. They don't need to eat or drink for the first couple of days - they are still being nourished by the remnants of the yolk sac. That's why hatcheries can ship them on hatch day and they (mostly) survive 3 days in the mail. If they aren't any livelier by tomorrow you can try giving them either some Nutri-drench (highly recommended) or a little sugar water. Keep us posted, please.

 

[SkyeAus]

They are starting to look a little happier, will keep you posted. Thanks for the advice