May 5, 2019 #1 A ALey In the Brooder Joined Apr 2, 2019 Messages 11 Reaction score 29 Points 41 One of our hens went broody so we bought 12 fertilized eggs, we now have 8 chicks. They're 3-4 days old, mom is pretty protective. When is it ok to start handling the chicks?
One of our hens went broody so we bought 12 fertilized eggs, we now have 8 chicks. They're 3-4 days old, mom is pretty protective. When is it ok to start handling the chicks?
May 5, 2019 #2 silkie10 Songster Joined May 3, 2017 Messages 264 Reaction score 305 Points 182 Location Carthage, NC you can handle them as soon as they're born there's no harm, just make sure you keep them warm