We initially found this egg after the mama decided to leave the nest prematurely. I have been “incubating” it with a light for over 5 days, over 24 hrs ago it made its first hole so we decided to help it out. Unfortunately it was too early and the yolk is still outside. It’s currently sitting in...
They would probably work just make sure it’s a plain Wyandotte, not a bantam- no meat (obviously) if there free range(not caged) I wouldn’t bother trying to eat them as most likely there tough and scrawny
I’m sorry it’s soo blurry, I recommend looking around her butt and feathers for mites or worms, bring her inside and separate her from the rest of the flock. If you have electrolights dive them to her mixed in with water. Try to get her to eat, bread and other soft foods may be easier.
If you...
At night is best, make sure that she has food and water and no stuffy air, also if she doesn’t want to move I wouldn’t push her for fear of her losing her broodiness you could take either cardboard or a piece of wood and put it in front of the entrance to the laying box to prevent other...
Yes it’s best to move them at night, we offen do and there not as shocked (if you do it in the daytime you risk them becoming un-broddy) make sure she has food and water in the alternative area. Preferably keep her away from all other chickens as they may stress her out and make sure she has...
If you can separate them or give the girl a place to hid, until she’s old enough to defend herself... try to take a qtip and wipe away some of the snot and see if it helps at all