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Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by swtangel321, Jul 11, 2008.

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  1. Jul 11, 2008 #1
    swtangel321

    swtangel321 ~Crazy Egg Lady~

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    My chicks hatched a few hours ago, I let them dry and put them in there box...... about 90' one side being a little cooler than the other, It's really not that hot and they are panting... Why ???? And what should I do ????
     
  2. Jul 11, 2008 #2
    dacjohns

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    Have they drank water yet?

    Maybe your thermometers are off. The temperature should be measured at the level of their backs.

    Maybe you can raise your heat source a little and see if that helps.

    What does their peeping sound like. Is it the loud distressed peep?
     

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