Classroom Incubating Project - HELP!

[EMV1017]

Ok going to do a rewash, do I still put the oil over the vent?

 

[WalnutHill]

You can. It will act as an emollient against the chick equivalent of diaper rash. It takes only a thin film.

 

[Jules713]

Ok, tried the ACV but hadn't read the other posts yet. He is drinking the water on his own now. He hasn't tried the crumble. If he still isn't fluffed by tomorrow I will try the water bath. I only wiped his bottom with the ACV but the rest of him is still pretty dry and tacky. Hoping he makes it, I already feel horrible about the others
I commend all you pro incubators, I have so much to learn and it's so heartbreaking when some don't make it. I wanted to run out and cuddle my hens when I got home, but sadly they aren't the cuddly type. They only want me for my feed!

My hens are the same way. I only had one rooster that liked to "cuddle". Yep he loved to cuddle the back of my legs with his feet.

As for ACV I've always added a tiny bit to water, never had a problem with adding to chicks water. I mainly use it to keep algae out.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

My hens are the same way. I only had one rooster that liked to "cuddle". Yep he loved to cuddle the back of my legs with his feet.

As for ACV I've always added a tiny bit to water, never had a problem with adding to chicks water. I mainly use it to keep algae out.

If you google or search for pasty butt 90% that say to add anything to water-it's undistilled apple cider vinegar, the next most commonly mentioned is probiotics (sav a chic has a probiotic pack that they sell), lastly as I mentioned was molasses, but that was with a BIG arguement as to it's safety with chicks health.

 

[EMV1017]

Well he has been re rinsed and still not too fluffy after drying. He has a few dry spots on the next and under belly. Did put coconut oil on his bottom. Ill let you know how he looks in the morning. Thanks so much for all the help!

 

[EMV1017]

My hens are the same way. I only had one rooster that liked to "cuddle". Yep he loved to cuddle the back of my legs with his feet.

As for ACV I've always added a tiny bit to water, never had a problem with adding to chicks water. I mainly use it to keep algae out.

We add ACV to our chickens water and our goats water, mostly for algae too. It's never been an issue and the chicks that hatch from our broody always end up drinking it too . I am very hands off with my chicks that hatch with hens. The mommies always seem to do a good job showing them the ropes.

 

[WalnutHill]

I think the big risk is how much is the right amount. I agree that unpasteurized ACV is an amazing probiotic. I made ACV from windfall apples, and PCV from pineapple skin last year (pineapple cider vinegar is AMAZING, especially for poultry and pork marinade and in stir fry). Since these are not always made up to a 5% standard, and even if they are, knowing the correct dosage is important.

 

[EMV1017]

Little guy was gone this morning. He wasn't moving or breathing. He was alone so I don't know if that hurt the process of him healing to not have any encouragement. I feel horrible.

There is so much I still have to learn. I will be reading many more threads as I prepare for our next incubation. Thinking about taking some of our eggs and doing a small test batch sometime in the next few weeks at home. I'd like to get a better thermometer that reads humidity and research more about how to use my particular incubator.

The only thing I had to go on was the instruction manual for this go around, I feel like I got really lucky to get 16.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

I think the big risk is how much is the right amount. I agree that unpasteurized ACV is an amazing probiotic. I made ACV from windfall apples, and PCV from pineapple skin last year (pineapple cider vinegar is AMAZING, especially for poultry and pork marinade and in stir fry). Since these are not always made up to a 5% standard, and even if they are, knowing the correct dosage is important.

Have never heard of pcv. Intersting.

Little guy was gone this morning. He wasn't moving or breathing. He was alone so I don't know if that hurt the process of him healing to not have any encouragement. I feel horrible.

There is so much I still have to learn. I will be reading many more threads as I prepare for our next incubation. Thinking about taking some of our eggs and doing a small test batch sometime in the next few weeks at home. I'd like to get a better thermometer that reads humidity and research more about how to use my particular incubator.

The only thing I had to go on was the instruction manual for this go around, I feel like I got really lucky to get 16.

If you followed the manual's instructions and had that many hatch, maybe you should play the lottery...lol Most times those instructions lead to either drowned chicks (because of high humidity) or late hatches, (because of incorrect temps-pertaining to still air incubators.) I often rant about those things. I'm glad you defied the norm. Your system seemed to work for you, but if you are interested, this is my method: http://letsraisechickens.weebly.com...anuals-understanding-and-controlling-humidity

 

[lazy gardener]

Walnut, did you use a regular pineapple from the grocery store? Recipe please!