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[danru731]

where is a good place to put baby chicks once they hatched

 

[drumstick diva]

everytime you open the incubator the humidity drops and that can cause "shrink wrapped" chicks which is NOT a good thing. It's best to let several hatch before removing them

Hatched chicks would be moved to a brooder - a bigger box or Rubbermaid large tote with a heat lamp securely fastened over it. People ususally make some type of wire top to keep out nosey dogs and cats , etc. and to keep the chicks inside. Before you know it they will be flying to the top and trying to hop out. Please do a crash course of reading the sections on incubation and hatching -

 

[redsoxs]

Howdy from Kansas, danru73, and

! Pleased you joined us! Here's an instructive link for you. Good luck to you!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-and-raising-chicks

 

[Jude Turkman]

try to have a box, preferebly a carton one, wide enough for the m to walk around. then put an incandescent bulb or two inside that will be of the chicks level from the floor, u can turn the light off when there is enough heat in the air. try to cover the bulb/s with chicken wire to leave the bulb protected and the chicks as well. after they have more new big feathers i think after a week, transfer them to a wider pen. with the same heating source only during cold times or during the night.
this is a traditional one which is great. hope this helps.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!