I need a qick answer....

[Mvan42]

Thanks everyone. I put the temperature on 90, the chicks seems very comfy at that. They were laying side by side sleeping when I peeked in.

 

[aart]

Better have a brooder ready, in case the broodies do not cooperate.

 

[Mvan42]

Better have a brooder ready, in case the broodies do not cooperate.

Yep

 

[Mvan42]

Broody I accepting them. They are all under her and she is talking to them. Keeping a close eye on her today though.

 

[Mvan42]

And only one (my older hen) is broody. My son thought a second one was but she must have been taking her good old time laying yesterday.. thay is just fine because my normal broody is a great mama.

 

[aart]

Broody I accepting them. They are all under her and she is talking to them. Keeping a close eye on her today though.

How many chicks?

 

[Mvan42]

How many chicks?

18 she has had that many before

 

[Mvan42]

One chick has crooked toes. I think it's from being stuck in the shell (it was an assisted hatch)
I have splints on them fingers crossed it helps. It seems to be standing more upright now.

Anyone have to do this. It's my first time. I read several post in the past and used that knowledge to splint them.

I am going to put these two babies and maybe one or two of the others that are currently under the broody in a brooder. (Might be my dog kennel in the house pending on this one baby.) For a day or two at least to see if it's feet straighten up. Going to give vitamins in water tomorrow.

Any other advice