AltonaAcres
Crowing
- Jan 13, 2019
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I hatched some orpington chicks. 1 hatched last night, 2 early this morning, and 1 several hours ago. I have them in a brooder w/ food, water, a heat panel (don't know what they are really called, it's from Amazon, made for chicks, has adjustable legs, similar to the one Brinsea makes), and a white heat lamp to keep the whole setup light enough they can see. Anyways, as soon as I put them in the brooder they ran right under the heat panel (which is about 2 inches of the floor) and fell asleep. I have observed them and they just sleep for 10+ minutes then rearrange themselves and peep quietly just like normal chicks would. But they haven't left from under there yet. will they ever come out to eat/drink/stretch? I took the oldest one out and put him by the food, but he shivered a little and then ran right back in. They are young and tired, but will this change? It is a small tub, I will move them to a bigger on once they become more active.