Chicks rejected

[tossitall2015]

I received some fertile eggs when I purchased some chicks. 6 eggs all different. I have a broody hen, so I gave the to her, she was in heaven. Put the 21 day count down on the calendar. I went out yesterday and checked the eggs, one was almost ready. I came out shortly there after and the chick was tossed across the coop. I tried to give it to her and she tried to kill it. I immediately took it inside where I had the backup setup. The whole yolk and bloody mass was attached. The chick had a huge purple lump under her. Needless to say she didn't make it. 3 others were hatched inside, 2 are ok. 1 passed. One more pipping. So, . what do I do now .I have a nice grip mat in there. When do I put food, water, and wood chips in there.

 

[Unexpected chicken lover]

I know they dont need it for up to 3 days but i always have food and water in the brooder for when they hatch...add chips when they dry. Sounds like youre doing a good job!

 

[EggSighted4Life]

If there was yolk on your first hatched chick... mom might have sensed a problem and ditched it. Other flock members may have made the dead chick... the hen would not have gotten out of her nest... in my experience.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

In other words, I would try again. But the babes have to be under her moving around not approaching in your hand. Peck always takes place when I'm messing around.

Do it in the dark if you are.

 

[tossitall2015]

The chick lived for a day .I think because she didn't absord the yolk there was no nutrients. I want to make sure I know when to give the surviving chicks food, water, and wood chips

 

[EggSighted4Life]

The chick lived for a day .I think because she didn't absord the yolk there was no nutrients. I want to make sure I know when to give the surviving chicks food, water, and wood chips

After chicks are dry I move them to a brooder on top of paper towels for a couple of days. I make food a water available as soon as I move them. and sprinkle a few crumbles around the paper towel for them to peck at while they are getting their land legs on them. After 2-3 days when I KNOW they are eating the crumble then I remove the paper towels which are already sitting on top of the PINE wood shaving.