4 eggs 1 chick urgent advice needed

[9_OddHens]

I've been so worried about #1 being more advanced than #2, and how that might cause issues with Mama leaving #2 so she could follow around #1 but you have a great point.

Mama was preening herself this afternoon, while #2 poked its head out once (that I saw) and peeped away merrily- I'm taking that as a good sign that all is well under her.

I'll take #1 out tonight once everyone's asleep in the barn.

 

[9_OddHens]

I think that will all work out fine

Hiya! Can I ask you for your thoughts on my new question? (posted below) I'm hoping I haven't royally screwed anything up

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Hiya! Can I ask you for your thoughts on my new question? (posted below) I'm hoping I haven't royally screwed anything up

What question?

 

[SilverBirds]

UPDATE:
Another egg hatched last night! took so long ugh

So #1 has been in the house & is now 1 week old, and #2 in the barn under Mama. I removed the last 2 eggs because they hadn't hatched yet & we need Mama to start raising her chicks.....

Will she accept a week old chick (#1)??

I was thinking of sneaking it under her tomorrow night.
#1 is eating/drinking & running around like a total happy little spaz and #2 will barely be moving around tonight/tomorrow.... do I wait to sneak #1 in there until Thursday night or Friday night maybe?
Thoughts?

What question?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I would put 1 under as soon as possible. Not only Does she have to accept 1, but 1 has to accept her as a mama. I've put 3 or 4 day old babies under a good mama before, but that's rather old too

 

[9_OddHens]

I would put 1 under as soon as possible. Not only Does she have to accept 1, but 1 has to accept her as a mama. I've put 3 or 4 day old babies under a good mama before, but that's rather old too

It took awhile. but it looks like #1 is finally okay with Mama.
Mama went out of her way to get #1 to settle in.... and #2 made a few appearances and seemed to be doing well.
#1 was picking at Mamas eyes and every possible dangly bit available.... the patience these birds have is just amazing lol