Day 17, which ones are alive?

[FC16]

I think it's worth a shot. I am going to try this myself tomorrow (hopefully)

i gave it a go. The 4week olds weren’t too bothered by the little one at all.
However, it’s just not ideal at all, they were turfing up all the food and water and were generally just way too big for the brooder. I’ve put them back in their own one outside. Im praying for another hatch, if not I don’t know what I’ll do

 

[FC16]

how long has the chick been in there? Is it sleepy or is it active?
I take them out when they are...

1. dry and fluffy
2. very active
3. pecking other eggs

Yes she was all of the above

 

[FC16]

Trying to make her feel as good as possible for now, heard putting a toy and an mirror would help

 

[Silkie Princess]

i gave it a go. The 4week olds weren’t too bothered by the little one at all.
However, it’s just not ideal at all, they were turfing up all the food and water and were generally just way too big for the brooder. I’ve put them back in their own one outside. Im praying for another hatch, if not I don’t know what I’ll do

Couldn't you find a private seller?

 

[FC16]

Couldn't you find a private seller?

I’ve looked absolutely everywhere, on loads of hatcheries and places which are private sellers. The only ones I can find are 3 week old bantams, which I think would be too big

 

[topochico225]

I’ve looked absolutely everywhere, on loads of hatcheries and places which are private sellers. The only ones I can find are 3 week old bantams, which I think would be too big

Those would actually probably be perfect! What breed of bantam is it?

 

[Silkie Princess]

Those would actually probably be perfect! What breed of bantam is it?

Yes I agree!

 

[FC16]

Yes I agree!

Barbu d’uccle cross gold Dutch chicks

 

[topochico225]

Barbu d’uccle cross gold Dutch chicks

Oh yeah. They’ll be the same size if not the tiniest bit bigger than her. Perfect!

 

[FC16]

Oh yeah. They’ll be the same size if not the tiniest bit bigger than her. Perfect!

Do you think so, at 3 weeks? If so that will be perfect