HELP!!! I moved mama and hatchlings to a lower spot and now, Mama won’t set on them anymore......

[bobbi-j]

Yes!!! My phone was dead when I went out this morning so I’ll have to post a pic later, but I have one hatched and I can hear another chirping. Hoping the others peep out today!

What I do when I have a broody that nests off the ground is wait for about 24 hours after the first one hatches (or they’re all hatched - whichever comes first), then move mama and babies to the floor. They’ll be just fine and you don’t have to worry about them falling out that way.

 

[SurferchickinSB]

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OMG! How adorable!

 

[Stoney Brooke Farms]

I moved mama and babies into the garage and it was totally different. They are all fine and she is warming them. I feel good about them being away from all the other birds and on the ground.
I can’t thank y’all enough for all the help!! You saved the day!!!!!
I’ve attached a picture of the chicks. I removed them to get some pictures yesterday and to steal a few snuggles. Sweet sweet babies!

 

[SurferchickinSB]

I moved mama and babies into the garage and it was totally different. They are all fine and she is warming them. I feel good about them being away from all the other birds and on the ground.
I can’t thank y’all enough for all the help!! You saved the day!!!!!
I’ve attached a picture of the chicks. I removed them to get some pictures yesterday and to steal a few snuggles. Sweet sweet babies!View attachment 1730563

I’m glad everything turned out well for you and your family! They are just adorable!

 

[lilmillefleur]

So cute! Congrats!

 

[Stoney Brooke Farms]

There were still two eggs left today. Since it was so long and no peep holes, I opened them to see what I could learn. The egg popped when I cracked it and the chick seems to be nearly fully formed
The only thing is the yolk is still present in the abdomen.
I’m wondering if I killed her when I opened the egg....
I have her little body on a heating pad in case she still has a chance.....
Any thoughts??

 

[bobbi-j]

If there was no movement when you opened it, the chick was most likely already dead. If it’s not moving or looking like it’s breathing, dispose of it.

 

[Stoney Brooke Farms]

If there was no movement when you opened it, the chick was most likely already dead. If it’s not moving or looking like it’s breathing, dispose of it.

Ok. Thank you.

 

[aart]

The only thing is the yolk is still present in the abdomen.

The yolk was outside the chicks body?

 

[Stoney Brooke Farms]

The yolk was outside the chicks body?

Well. The yolk was in its abdomen with skin around it but the skin was nearly clear and you could see the yolk.