Chicks seem to be gasping

[chookymama]

My chicks hatched yesterday and overnight.
I was told to leave them in the incy until tomorrow but they seem to be gasping as if they're thirsty.

Is this normal?

 

[chickflick]

I don't know....hopefully someone will come along to help you......good luck

 

[Cetawin]

I do not know for sure but I know that they absorb the yolk just before hatching and that gives the all they need for 3 days.

I would check the temp and humidity in the incy to make sure it is where it is supposed to be.

Hopefully this reply bumps it up and it is seen again.

 

[chookymama]

we moved them to the brooder and they seem to be happier.
time will tell

 

[Texas Fluffy Feet]

I myself have no experience with hatching eggs but I have spent a lot of time lately at a local feedstore with my kiddo watching an incubator. The man there who is hatching the chciks has done this for many years and he will open the incubator and move any newly hatched chicks on to the brooder without waiting for all the others to all hatch first. I don't think you did anything wrong in moving yours. They probably are much happier in the brooder.