Hatching peeps

[rughooker]

My little black and red speckled hen's eggs are hatching as I type. I already have seen a fuzzy little yellow one and a black one. Looks like there are maybe 6 eggs left to hatch. When do I step in and help with water and chickie grain? Right now mama is lying on eggs and peeps. She's probably keeping them warm enough, I hope. She keeps pecking me everytime I try to move her to see what is happening. Should I just let Nature take its course for the next day or two or do they need water and grain right away? I also have tetracycline for their water. Please someone, answer asap!!!!!!!

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

they can go without food for three days, I would listen to mom.

 

[Mahonri]

Don't open the bator!!! er HEN!

She's keeping them humid!

Hens are the best hatchers... let her be for at least 48 hours BUT, you can put a little chick starter mass and water that can't be spilt (nor that chicks can drown in) in front of the hen.

 

[Chicks_N_Horses]

CONGRATS!!

She will get up with them when it is time to feed them and they will follow.