- Feb 18, 2011
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Hey there, Just got a batch of babies in, they've been here for about 3 hours. Over all they seem to be doing well and I have a couple questions. The hatchery we got them from said we should spread feed on paper towels for the first day because this will be easier for them to eat. So, they all seem to be eating and drinking just fine, can I go ahead and put feed in a small trough or feeder and let them use that now? Having their feed where they poop is quite messy and I'm changing the paper towels out hourly because of this. The hatchery instructions said to keep them on the paper towels for 1 day, I don't want to rush things if it would be bad, but I think it would be more sanitary.
Also, many of them keep scratching below their chins and it seems quite wet there. Is it just normal for them to try to get themselves dry this way or is the sugar in the water sticking to them and causing them irritation? So maybe I should move to regular water since they are acting fine? The hatchery says to keep them on sugar water for 8 hours and it's only been 3, but again, if it's causing problems I want to fix now.
Thanks for you help, this is the first time I've had newborns to take care of and want to make sure I keep them all well.
Also, many of them keep scratching below their chins and it seems quite wet there. Is it just normal for them to try to get themselves dry this way or is the sugar in the water sticking to them and causing them irritation? So maybe I should move to regular water since they are acting fine? The hatchery says to keep them on sugar water for 8 hours and it's only been 3, but again, if it's causing problems I want to fix now.
Thanks for you help, this is the first time I've had newborns to take care of and want to make sure I keep them all well.