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Is there a specific type of heating pad anyone prefers? (And considered warm enough?)Thank you all for your super fast responses, by the way! You're all really helpful (:

That's comforting to know! And what's the consensus about nighttime then?

OK, I figured they would need a bit more warmth at night (especially since they're still so little ). Overall they seem comfortable during the day. Do you think a wool hen will keep them from getting too chilly at night?

It's summertime and near 80 degrees indoors, where my ~2 day old chicks are currently staying. I was wondering if a heat lamp is even necessary? (I've offered warm, rice filled socks and haven't heard a peep being too cold since they've been out of the incubator (they were in there 24 hours))...

That's exciting! The first hatched this morning and another is pipping!

Thank you all for the advice! I rised the humidity and little bit. One chick has hatched on time and another is pipping. All seems well!

Perhaps she got bit by something? (Rat?) Or got scratched by an object or broken wire? You can treat with an antibiotic cream such as neosporin and/ or some hydrogen peroxide. (I'd recommend antibiotic cream though to promote healing and better disinfect ). If she's in pain, you can give her...

Didn't notice the feathering in the leg the first time around. He's certainly a mix! :)

Would you like to incubate them yourself? Or have a broody hen incubate them?

Looks like he could be an Americana rooster!

Thank you so much for your response! (: I was using my glass thermometer as my primary reading anyway, but the digital reading made me a bit worried. I do have still air (which says to have the temp at 99.5 and I have had multiple successful hatches without any issues at this temp, so I'm hoping...

I'm wondering if the digital thermometer/humidity reader is just registering low in both areas. Since the pans are filled, it's odd that the humidity is only 53%.

Hello all! So, I am currently on day 20 of incubation. On day 18, I candled to find there was movement and all seemed well before lock down. I figured I would check the humidity with a digital thermometer/humidity combo instrument since I thought it may be too humid (as I have had rather humid...

I can relate. I never keep him higher than me, nor do I ever keep him on my shoulder. It's unfortunate that these bites are mostly random and I'm wondering if it's dominance or territorial behavior and if there is a way to re-establish that. I'm also not sure if this was just a vice he has had...