I have 9 chicks hatched by broody hen that are 2 weeks old. I keep chick starter in a feeder for them. They eat the starch feed I put out for the hen. Out side the barn they eat grass,weed leaves just sprouting and ever bug or worm the hen can find for them. I have 44 chicks in brooders under...
I cover about 2/3 of the trough with clear plastic . I leave a egg out of the tuner over the hole to add water. My humidity stays about 42 %
for day 1-18. I uncover about half to raise humidity to 55% for hatch.
My first hatch was 15 out 17. Today was day 18 for 31 eggs.
I only add a small...