Are they tired or fading?

[spear41670]

These were hatched by a broody hen but i had to interfere unfortunately as she stepped on and killed two others. They wake up when they hear movement but immediately fall down. Is this normal or are they dying. They cant even keep their eyes open

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

How old? Do they have a heat source? That’s pretty normal for very young chicks.

 

[spear41670]

How old? Do they have a heat source? That’s pretty normal for very young chicks.

Yes about an hour old. Yes they do have a heat source.

 

[Chookchicken]

Yes about an hour old. Yes they do have a heat source.

It’s very normal considering their only an hour old. They should start getting more energetic and curious over the next 24hrs

 

[LaFleche]

Yes about an hour old. Yes they do have a heat source.

What temperature exactly at ground level? You can give them a stuffed animal to cuddel up to.

 

[BDutch]

It’s hard work for a chick to hatch. So after they get out of the shell they really need a rest in a warm (and cozy) place. First day: Almost 100 F or 37 C is best. Lights dim.

 

[MissE]

Are they under a heat source? Disturbing then hen while the chicks are hatching can stress her out. Yesterday you were poking holes in all the eggs. Then, you were taking pictures of wet chicks when they should have been under the hen. As hard as it may be, you need to leave them and the hen alone when they are hatching. Interference only makes things worse.

As far as the chicks not moving much, that's normal, but they look really cold. They will die if they aren't under the hen or in a 95 degree brooder.

 

[spear41670]

Yes i got them a heat source as soon as i separated the hen from them

Are they under a heat source? Disturbing then hen while the chicks are hatching can stress her out. Yesterday you were poking holes in all the eggs. Then, you were taking pictures of wet chicks when they should have been under the hen. As hard as it may be, you need to leave them and the hen alone when they are hatching. Interference only makes things worse.

As far as the chicks not moving much, that's normal, but they look really cold. They will die if they aren't under the hen or in a 95 degree brooder.