March 2023 hatch-a-long

[Kikilu]

My chicks I have now will be 5 weeks old by the time these eggs hatch. I use a brooder plate so I don’t think there is a way to separate them in a way that will work and I’ll have to get another brooder plate.
Unless anyone has some ideas on a workaround.
Coops not done so not an option and temps are currently -11c overnight.

 

[FBMcrazy8]

They’re so cute!

Absolutely adorable!

 

[FBMcrazy8]

Eeek oh my gosh I got 2 that are pipped a day early!! I wasnt expecting that!
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Awesome!!! Can’t wait to see the littles!

 

[FBMcrazy8]

I hope it goes great!!!

 

[OzarkCountryGirl]

Incubator No.2 is now going, and filled with Black Australorp and Blue Australorp eggs.

 

[FBMcrazy8]

Incubator No.2 is now going, and filled with Black Australorp and Blue Australorp eggs.

My last hatch, I had 3 hatch and 2 died shortly after. So my lonely chick needed a friend. I went to one of my friends and got 3 Black Australorps from her. I’m so happy about it! Even though none of mine were Black Australorps. I can’t wait to see your little ones!

 

[pinewoodacres]

So you have your eggs in upright position when hatching ?

Yes, they’re air cell up.

 

[Iluveggers]

My chicks I have now will be 5 weeks old by the time these eggs hatch. I use a brooder plate so I don’t think there is a way to separate them in a way that will work and I’ll have to get another brooder plate.
Unless anyone has some ideas on a workaround.
Coops not done so not an option and temps are currently -11c overnight.

If the indoor space you are keeping your 5 week olds in is above 50 degrees, they should not need a heat plate anymore. You can use it with the new hatches, if you make a new brooder for them.

 

[pinewoodacres]

My chicks I have now will be 5 weeks old by the time these eggs hatch. I use a brooder plate so I don’t think there is a way to separate them in a way that will work and I’ll have to get another brooder plate.
Unless anyone has some ideas on a workaround.
Coops not done so not an option and temps are currently -11c overnight.

It’s worth it to just get another if you are able to separate them. I wouldn’t put new babies with 5wo chicks. I would keep them on heat a tad bit longer if it were me.

 

[junior67]

My chicks I have now will be 5 weeks old by the time these eggs hatch. I use a brooder plate so I don’t think there is a way to separate them in a way that will work and I’ll have to get another brooder plate.
Unless anyone has some ideas on a workaround.
Coops not done so not an option and temps are currently -11c overnight.

I use a MHP, similar to brooder plate, and my chicks are normally off heat by around 4 weeks old. I think they get feathers and do better overall with not needing heat as long with brooder plate/ MHP than they do with a heat lamp. I would see how yours act with heat off and see if they really need it anymore.