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My chicks should begin to hatch next Wednesday. How long should I leave them in the incubator before removing them? I have 23 eggs currently incubating, so if some hatch a day or two before the others is it okay to keep them in the incubator with the unhatched eggs? Thanks!

I am a teacher and have decided to hatch baby chicks in my classroom for the second time; the first attempt was not as successful as I had hoped. I currently have 23 eggs in my incubator. I am keeping the temperature at 99.5 and my moisture rings filled. I have an automatic egg turner, so I...

Are you allowed to raise chickens in your backyard in Orlando, Florida? I heard that all Orange County home owners are allowed to have chickens in their backyard but just wanted to double check. Thanks!

What does lockdown mean? I am new to hatching...thanks!

Is it normal for a newly hatched (less than 24 hours) chick's feet to not lay flat all of the time? Also, one of my newly hatched chicks down is missing and/or appears to be stuck to them, not fluffly. Is that normal? Thanks, this is my very first time hatching chicks and I am doing it with...

I am a teacher and decided to hatch chicks in the classroom with my students. We finally had two chicks hatch last night; however, one of the chick's feet/leg is very swollen and red. The chick is unable to walk on it and it looks like it hurts. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do...

I am a teacher and decided to hatch chicks in the classroom with my students. We finally had two chicks hatch last night; however, one of the chick's feet/leg is very swollen and red. The chick is unable to walk on it and it looks like it hurts. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do...