chicks pecking each other in incubator

[mandymoo]

is this normal? they've been in there about 18-20 hrs and i don't really want to take them out as other eggs are pipping/hatching still

is it normal for them to be pecking each other?

 

[loveourbirds]

they will peck at each other a little, don't worry unless one shows injuries from being pecked on.

 

[mandymoo]

thanks...it's nothing major, not like some of the bigger hens behave outside, but i just wanted to check it was normal

 

[loveourbirds]

if you do have to open your incubator, mist your eggs very lightly. use water that is close to hatch temperature.

 

[mandymoo]

thank you

 

[loveourbirds]

your welcome!

if you need anything else, don't hesitate to ask.

 

[btrbeana]

Hi, I have the same problem. .. but I have one real active, strong chick, picking at a pipped egg. Enough that the tiny hole filled with blood. Then it got even more aggressive with the hole. Hated to open the bator, but I made an executive decision on the spot and took it out. It's only 7 hours old, but dry and fluffy,and apparently hungry. It's in the brooder doing fine. Did I just do a very bad thing?

 

[helenbk1966]

Totally off topic I love your signature!