Lavender Sussex babies

[Cara83]

Hi,
So I had my first successful incubator babies hatch over the weekend it's now Thursday.
2 had lighter markings and 4 are much darker and the darker chicks have already started getting wing feathers
I also have the last to hatch who is ever so tiny and I do notice she breathes alot faster than the rest, should I be worried she took alot longer to come good than the rest, she is eating and drinking now

 

[TheCluckyClucker2]

Are her toes curled or is that just how they were in the picture? I would keep an eye on the little one but I wouldn't be too worried about it. Congrats on the chicks!

 

[Cara83]

Are her toes curled or is that just how they were in the picture? I would keep an eye on the little one but I wouldn't be too worried about it. Congrats on the chicks!

That's just how it was in the picture her toes are fine
Thank you

 

[-Flash-]

She's gorgeous! You could put a little bit of ACV in their water, if you want.

 

[Cara83]

She's gorgeous! You could put a little bit of ACV in their water, if you want.

I did that before as it keeps the water from going yuck, someone else said no need so I was confused.

 

[-Flash-]

I did that before as it keeps the water from going yuck, someone else said no need so I was confused.

I've never heard about the keeping the water clean. But does keep them healthy.

 

[Cara83]

I've never heard about the keeping the water clean. But does keep them healthy.

It stops it smelling and the alge build up that happens bonus it keeps them healthy

 

[-Flash-]

It stops it smelling and the alge build up that happens bonus it keeps them healthy

I think I'll have to use it more often then!!

 

[TheCluckyClucker2]

Some say ACV is bad. I personally never use. Where do you live? If in the US then TSC carries a product called Hydro Hen. It is basically both Save-a-chick items combined and in greater quantity. I think it is around $10 a bag for it. That is what I put in my water for chicks.

 

[Cluckatar]

The last to hatch does always look so tiny next to the oldest chicks, even when it's just a 24 hour difference. Hopefully she will catch up.