First time grandma..........hahaha

[mamma buttercup]

After waiting 22 days we have three little chicks hatched from five eggs. Two hatched on day 22 and one today on day 23. There is no sound or sign of chipping on the two remaining eggs but mamma won't leave them even though nothing has happened for 12 hours now. Should I move them or leave them longer? Have moved mamma to a quiet spot with her babies and they are eating but not seen them drink yet. It's exciting but terrifying..........here's some pictures

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[liz9910]

Hi, welcome to BYC! I would post in this thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/5/incubating-hatching-eggs hope someone has some good advice for you, good luck.

 

[mamma buttercup]

Thanks

 

[sunny & the 5 egg layers]

Welcome to BYC!

Congratulations on the new grand babies!

They are adorable.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Leave everything as is until Mom leaves the nest, she will know when it is time.

 

[mamma buttercup]

Thanks guys, this is worse than having my own babies lol. Super stressed......

 

[drumstick diva]

if momma thinks it's still worth her effort to sit on the eggs, I would bow to her instincts.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

 

[redsoxs]

Howdy from Kansas, mama buttercup, and

! Pleased you joined our flock! Hope your hatch goes okay!