4 chicks out 29 to go questions

[waterbabies]

I set 33 eggs on the 12th I have 4 chicks as of tonight. How long before I have to pull the chicks. I hate to open the hatcher if I don't have to..............

 

[kingmt]

I have a hard time leaving them in there an hour but I would say up to 12 hours would be OK.

 

[pdsavage]

they can stay in there 2 days....

 

[Schroeder]

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There always is the chance that no more will hatch. You don't want to risk your 4 babies on the potential there might be more. As someone on here told me once, "A bird in the hand is worth more..." When they are dry and fluffy, move them while opening the bator as briefly as possible.

 

[JJMR794]

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Quail chicks? I dont think so.

They must have food and water way sooner than many other brds speces. 12 hrs, I wouldnt go much more than that..

 

[DLS]

I take them out as soon as they are DRY and hopping around. Thake them to your brooder & dip ther beak in water so they know where the water is. i usully put some food on the floor the first day or so so I feel they are getting food ..

 

[DLS]

I would wait a few more days. Look at the hatch / day chart You will see it varies - heat- humidity A lot figures in.

 

[JJMR794]

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exactly...