Hi I’m new to BYC

[TwoCrows]

Thank you. I’m in love

So heartwarming to watch them hatch. ❤And they instantly bond with you immediately. Enjoy!

 

[Mzzkty]

So heartwarming to watch them hatch. ❤And they instantly bond with you immediately. Enjoy!

How long does it take for them to dry?
He’s super wet or she! Haha not sure of the sex

 

[Mzzkty]

How long does it take for them to dry and fluff up? He’s so wet.

 

[Debbie292d]

My first chick

Congrats! Show it to us when it's dry and fluffy!

 

[Debbie292d]

How long does it take for them to dry and fluff up? He’s so wet.

A couple of hours or so. Longer if the humidity is still really high from them hatching.

 

[Mzzkty]

A couple of hours or so. Longer if the humidity is still really high from them hatching.

It must be high because he was born over 4 hours ago and he’s still super wet. Will it hurt him?

 

[007Sean]

It must be high because he was born over 4 hours ago and he’s still super wet. Will it hurt him?

Only if you open the bator and it gets chilled.

 

[Mzzkty]

Only if you open the bator and it gets chilled.

There’s also a slight bit of blood on it rectum area. Is that nor? Its like the little rectum is pooched out a little bit.

 

[Mzzkty]

See it’s little bum. Kinda protruding

 

[Emmaloveschickens9156]

Welcome to BYC. This is a great community of very helpful ppl. I am currently raising chicks myself, so here’s a few tips.
Use a heat lamp for the first week, then switch to a brooder plate. Once they have almost all their feathers in they can be taken outside (WITH THe BROODER PLATE STILL) once they have all of their feathers, the supplemental heat can be taken away. Always provide fresh food and water, and I’ve found that chicks actually do fine without grit, but you might rather be safe than sorry. Speaking from experience, as I had a Peachick die from an intestinal blockage. (NEVER PUT STRAW OR HAY IN A CHICKS BROODER AS BEDING. ) always use pine shavings or dirt from outside. I have found that peat Moss works quite well too. Welcome to BYC!