Pipers chicks
Chirping
- Apr 23, 2018
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Hey! I'm so exited! My barred rock hen has not abandoned her eggs and a few are hatching! A few questions.
I thought the eggs would hatch on Tuesday or maybe Wednesday, it's Sunday now and a few eggs are cracked and one chick is almost out. Is this too soon? Will there be a problem?
Is there any danger that momma will leave the later hatching eggs to take care of the chicks?
Do I have to take care of pasty butt or will the hen do that?
Also, (I'm so impatient) how often can I check on the eggs progress without upsetting the hen?
How long should I wait before letting the hen and babies out to free range with the rest of the flock?
Thanks so much! (I'll try and post pictures when they are out)
I thought the eggs would hatch on Tuesday or maybe Wednesday, it's Sunday now and a few eggs are cracked and one chick is almost out. Is this too soon? Will there be a problem?
Is there any danger that momma will leave the later hatching eggs to take care of the chicks?
Do I have to take care of pasty butt or will the hen do that?
Also, (I'm so impatient) how often can I check on the eggs progress without upsetting the hen?
How long should I wait before letting the hen and babies out to free range with the rest of the flock?
Thanks so much! (I'll try and post pictures when they are out)