Moved eggs before hatching?

[oakhavenmama]

In my haste to provide water for two newly hatched chicks, I accidentally spilled a quart of water in the nesting area. So I took all the bedding and eggs out. I was careful to not turn them. No more have hatched since then, two hours or so ago. Did I injure the chicks?

 

[JaeG]

They'll be fine - there is often an early bird or two then a bit of a break before the next ones hatch.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

They'll be ok. Don't worry.

 

[oakhavenmama]

They'll be fine - there is often an early bird or two then a bit of a break before the next ones hatch.

Thank you so much. I just checked and there is a very recent one hatched. Still wet. This is heart wrenching!! Can you tell it’s my first time? Do I need to have food and water out for them tonight or can they go without tonight? Thank you!

 

[Sooner Magnolia]

They can go a day or two without food and water. Better to keep the humidity up by leaving them alone while the rest hatch. Try not to open the incubator very often-which is hard to resist!

 

[oakhavenmama]

Ok yes it’s very hard to leave them alone. They are being hatched under a mama hen. I just wanted to make sure I didn’t injure them. They are bantams and very tiny and precious! Thank you!

 

[oakhavenmama]

 

[Sooner Magnolia]

Ok yes it’s very hard to leave them alone. They are being hatched under a mama hen. I just wanted to make sure I didn’t injure them. They are bantams and very tiny and precious! Thank you!

You must have a very tolerant broody. She's got this. Provide water and food in the morning maybe. Any time is ok, but let her do her thing.

 

[oakhavenmama]

She’s very sweet. Black Cochin/Silkie mix. Thank you.

 

[oakhavenmama]

Do I still need to make mama go outside to eat and drink?