I am SO excited!!! There are at least 6 chicks so far and we're still hatching!
First off, some pics before the question...
I'm in love with this one!
Now, we have Momma and chicks in the upper part of the tractor. To get in and out of the nest box, there is a lip that is about 3" high.I don't think that the chicks are going to be able to get in and out without help, so when is it going to be ok to move them and thier Momma?
I know I should have moved them before the hatch, this is my very first ever hatch, so I'm learning from my mistakes as I go along.
I have a big Foster and Smith kennel that normally houses rabbits, etc that I'm planning on using for the broody and chicks, should I just wait until all are hatched out before moving?
Also, one more dumb question, when are the chicks going to start eating? I've got food and water for Momma up there, but I want to move that asap so there aren't any issues with drowning chicks.
I know, I should have been asking all this beforehand...first timer syndrom has hit now..
First off, some pics before the question...
I'm in love with this one!
Now, we have Momma and chicks in the upper part of the tractor. To get in and out of the nest box, there is a lip that is about 3" high.I don't think that the chicks are going to be able to get in and out without help, so when is it going to be ok to move them and thier Momma?
I know I should have moved them before the hatch, this is my very first ever hatch, so I'm learning from my mistakes as I go along.
I have a big Foster and Smith kennel that normally houses rabbits, etc that I'm planning on using for the broody and chicks, should I just wait until all are hatched out before moving?
Also, one more dumb question, when are the chicks going to start eating? I've got food and water for Momma up there, but I want to move that asap so there aren't any issues with drowning chicks.
I know, I should have been asking all this beforehand...first timer syndrom has hit now..
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