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The mom actually was attacking the whole brood as they were hatching. I had to remove them and put them in the incubator. It was her first time going broody. I am watching the temperature to insure it's not too high. The other chick who survived is doing just fine in the same brooder, so I know...

Also, will the tip of beak grow back? Thx

One of my five day old chicks had its tip of beak pecked off by mom. Took her and the other chick into a brooder. She seemed to be thriving until now. Eating and drinking just fine. I put save a chick in their water. Her breathing is very labored. Advice greatly appreciated!

Yes, on day five of incubation. Is there a time limit or can you put them under a broody hen after putting them in the incubator?

Help. I really wanted a hen to go broody but was not patient. She went broody on day 5 of incubation. Will the eggs keep maturing if I put them under her? Thank you!

That's what I was thinking but my first time jitters got the best of me.

First time hatching, and I'm so worried! It went unnoticed for 30 minutes. The temp was down to 85°F. How long can the eggs be that cool for before it affects the chick? Thank you!

We had ended up with a rooster, he was fine until recently. We only have chickens for their eggs and can't bring ourselves to cull him. He has been extremely protective of me and the hens. He has battled it out with my husband and one of my children. We had to put a nocrow collar on him which he...