help needed

[nightingale5151]

A bit difficult as it's the lid of the incubator that gives the heat
the small greenhouse I was going to put them in

 

[Mraya]

A bit difficult as it's the lid of the incubator that gives the heat
the small greenhouse I was going to put them in

Can you some how suspend the lid of the incubator over a box the plastic will not give much ventilation? Or even a tote box with out the lid.

 

[nightingale5151]

Once the lid is off the temperature shuts off.
I could put the lamp over the tray but it's only a 7w

 

[Mraya]

Once the lid is off the temperature shuts off.
I could put the lamp over the tray but it's only a 7w

I think that would be best for now. do you have a heating pad?

 

[JanetMarie]

The process of chicks hatching leaves bacteria in the incubator. As the temperature stays warm in the incubator the bacteria grow. Leaving chicks in the incubator with growing bacteria will more than likely kill the chicks. Taking them out to eat and drink is not enough. Waiting until tomorrow or Wednesday to take them out is too long. Get them out NOW.

Set up a brooder in a non drafty part of the house. Turn the heat up in that room if you have to. Even of it's 70 F in the room is better than staying in the incubator.

 

[nightingale5151]

No I don't.
looks like I didn't prepare everyrhing .

 

[JanetMarie]

Can you get a cardboard box, put shavings in there and their food and water? They won't freeze.

I've had mom hens who have taken their two day old chicks out into 40 F degree weather in wet grass and the chicks were fine.

 

[nightingale5151]

Put them in tray with light. Also out heating on.
they don't seem to like the light. Running and falling. Then they wiuld be ok
crying alot

 

[nightingale5151]

I have aspen. Will that be ok?

 

[JanetMarie]

If it keeps them contained without holes they can get through.