How long before newly hatched chicks go to the bathroom?

[goldencomets6]

Hi everyone.. it is my first time hatching chicks. It has been very exciting! I have a question though.. how long does it take them to go to the bathroom for the first time? I have 5 in the brooder now..all born yesterday..late afternoon but it does not look like any have gone to the bathroom yet! When should I expect to see droppings?

 

[Habibs Hens]

2-3 days or atleaast 12 hours after they start on crumbs

dont forget they have the yolk they are absorbing for 72 hours

till they eat crumbs they wont go as thats when teh vent reseades and droppings start

another reason why vent sexing is done before they start to eat on day 1

 

[Fred's Hens]

It' OK. We say poop on BYC.

 

[Habibs Hens]

It' OK. We say poop on BYC.

haha i forgot BYC is the only forum where saying POOP wont get you an infraction LOL


I hate infractions and out of the 3 other forums i am a mod on i can happily say i have never given an infraction yet