Hen is hatching eggs for the first time!

[ILoveBabyChicks00994]

So my hen is hatching eggs, but so far only one chick was hatched (one day ago) so the chicken won't forget them right? Like if they need help with breaking the egg or so she will get it figured out? I'm leaving her to do her thing but I was just wondering.

 

[JaeG]

It's best to leave a broody hen to it. Trying to help could stress her out to the point where she stands on and crushes a chick or egg. She'll sit for up to 3 days waiting for those that are going to hatch, to hatch. That's why the chicks have leftover yolk to live on until the clutch has finished hatching.

Enjoy them - there's nothing cuter than watching a broody take care of her babies.

 

[ILoveBabyChicks00994]

It's best to leave a broody hen to it. Trying to help could stress her out to the point where she stands on and crushes a chick or egg. She'll sit for up to 3 days waiting for those that are going to hatch, to hatch. That's why the chicks have leftover yolk to live on until the clutch has finished hatching.

Enjoy them - there's nothing cuter than watching a broody take care of her babies.

Another one actually hatched which is great! The first chick has infection in his eye tho, how long should I wait till I give him a treatment or should I give it as soon as I can??? This infection is kinda common around here since we had some other chicks and his mother with the same issue as a kid lol but they're all fine now, i feel like I need to wait a while before applying chemicals on the baby or is it harmless ?

 

[JaeG]

Another one actually hatched which is great! The first chick has infection in his eye tho, how long should I wait till I give him a treatment or should I give it as soon as I can??? This infection is kinda common around here since we had some other chicks and his mother with the same issue as a kid lol but they're all fine now, i feel like I need to wait a while before applying chemicals on the baby or is it harmless ?

I'm not sure on that - perhaps ask on the 'emergencies/diseases' etc forum.