First time incubator hatch

[JimnBecky1011]

Hi all, my wonderful hubby got me the farm innovations incubator with egg turner for Christmas, i have 14 light Brahma eggs ready to hatch, 2 days left and 1 chick decided to make an entrance this morning, none of the eggs are peeping or pipping and this little chick is peeping like crazy in the incubator, do i move her to the brooder by herself or leave her in the incubater?

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Welcome to BYC!!! Sorry I can't help with this, hopefully someone else can.

 

[JimnBecky1011]

Welcome to BYC!!! Sorry I can't help with this, hopefully someone else can.

thank you

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Hi, welcome to BYC!

Moving the chick to a brooder won't stop it from being mad. I personally would leave it. And probably ask a few more questions..

So you are on day 19 and this chick is fully hatched, fluffed, and bumping into other eggs? Does your incubator have a fan? Did you move the eggs to different places in the incubator throughout incubation? How many thermometers did you use?

 

[ronott1]

They are fine without food for up to three days. I would leave the lonely one it but give it food and water after 24 hours if there are no pips on the other eggs. Hopefully you will get a hatch mate for it soon!

 

[aplummer101]

You can move it as long as it is dry but if you can hold off another day until it can get a buddy it may be better. Hope this helps.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Happy to have you join the family. Enjoy your time here at BYC!
Congrats on your hatch. Hope the others will be along soon!

 

[ChickNanny13]

Congratulations on your hatching. I'm researching incubators now, considering having Hubby make me one which I'm researching too. Glad you've joined us.

 

[Stayc]

Hello and welcome to BYC congrats on the hatch. I would also suggest leaving it until another hatches. Not only do they enjoy the company but the sounds will help motivate the others. Best of luck with your new babies

 

[drumstick diva]

Sending good hatching vibes your way