My silkie hen has been sitting on eggs and one just hatched. I have a couple of questions.
I think her box is too big- the chicks probably can’t jump out of it, when could I change it and what could I replace it with?
What is suitable for the chicks to eat and drink out of thats also big enough for the hen?
Also could I pop more chicks under her when these hatch? I have 3 chicks under 3 days old. She has 6 eggs under her 3 of her own and 3 bigger eggs, I don’t know how many are fertile, the 3 chicks I have are also silkies.
Any advice welcome, this is the first time I’ve had chicks under a hen so I’m quite nervous
I think her box is too big- the chicks probably can’t jump out of it, when could I change it and what could I replace it with?
What is suitable for the chicks to eat and drink out of thats also big enough for the hen?
Also could I pop more chicks under her when these hatch? I have 3 chicks under 3 days old. She has 6 eggs under her 3 of her own and 3 bigger eggs, I don’t know how many are fertile, the 3 chicks I have are also silkies.
Any advice welcome, this is the first time I’ve had chicks under a hen so I’m quite nervous