Broody chicks hatched today

[eleanorkay]

I have 3 broody banties. 2 are due to hatch today. So far 2 have hatched from one but the other nothing yet. They're all in their own nesting box...just leave them til they all hatch? Then move them to a dog crate with their own food and water? How long should I give her other three eggs to hatch? Should I have food and water by them right now?

This is so exciting and I want to do the right thing. We just got 3 inches of wet, heavy snow and now its pouring rain. I'm hoping shes's keeping them nice and warm.

Any advice for this newbie? Thanks a million.

 

[PamB]

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I would leave them until they hatch. I would give them a few more days. I would have food and water by them now. I normally separate my broodies in the coop using chicken wire. This gives them the nesting box and about 4 feet by 2 feet of space to move around in when the chicks hatch. I keep the water and food close enough so that they can eat/drink without getting up, especially during the last few days (lockdown). I'm sure she is keeping them very warm, you don't need to worry about that.

 

[TeamChaos]

Yay! Congrats! Let us know how it turns out!

 

[eleanorkay]

Thank you. I will.