Brand new chick! What do i do?

[chikinmama]

No it hatched under my broody hen

what can I do for company? I can't bring in my broody cause she's still sitting on 5 more eggs. I thought I'd bring my bantam in and see if she plays momma.

 

[sgtmom52]

She would probably do best back under her mommy unless mommy has rejected her.

She is a real cutie.

 

[chikinmama]

I left the last one under momma and it froze overnight... Not doing that again

 

[Carrie Lynn]

Don't forget food, don't wait 3 days.
So cute!

 

[chikinmama]

Thx she is a cutie!! Any breed guesses?

 

[darkbyrd]

I think the chicks *can* survive for 3 days on the yolk alone, but I don't think that you should rely on that. Give em food as soon as you can. Add grit if you're not using bagged food

 

[chikinmama]

I have chick starter in there.

 

[darkbyrd]

Sounds like you're set! Sit back and go goo-eyed over their cuteness! I had one passed out in the feed dish a minute ago!

How long until the new-chick feeling wears off?

 

[chikinmama]

So far I'm still excited

 

[Britney]

keep it warm, 95 degrees right now. Then, tomorrow, get her a buddy!

A buddy meaning one, I had a chick out of a dozen hatch once. I went to the feed store to buy "a buddy" and returned home with 6.