HELP

[4islandgirls]

We have two chicks in the incubator and I think one chick is pecking at the other. Is that normal?

 

[nbenevento]

Yes absolutely normal.

 

[4islandgirls]

I thought it wasn't because it is a little red?

 

[4islandgirls]

When should we take them out of the incubator?

 

[Mehjr10]

If you have other eggs in lockdown, then leave them be until the others have hatched.

 

[nbenevento]

In my opinion, take them out when they are dry and fluffy but do it quickly so that the incubator is not open for more than a few seconds. Hatching out eggs can go on for days and days so literally leaving them in there until they are done isn't really practical. Just my opinion.

 

[4islandgirls]

And I should use paper towels for bedding?

 

[nbenevento]

Sure, you can use paper towels, just not newspaper. Personally, I use pine chips right from the start and have never had a single problem.

 

[4islandgirls]

I just hear that Ceder chips is toxic to chicken, we have always use it?

 

[Roxannemc]

I just hear that Ceder chips is toxic to chicken, we have always use it?

You arent supposed to use cedar but ive read a few ppl say they built their coop with it.Dont know how their chickens did but i dont take the chance. Pine shaving to be safe.Also no treated lumber