Need help ASAP my hen quit sitting at day 17 what do I do?

[tlbirdsmisty]

One is hatched and 2 more pipped! Some are still moving but no pips yet. The one that hatched never moved thought he was not going to hatch. He sure surprised me!!!

 

[coolchik]

I am so happy for you! Glad you didn't give up on them!

 

[tlbirdsmisty]

Do u leave the lights on all night for the chicks???

 

[goodb]

Do u leave the lights on all night for the chicks???

Just the heat lamp is sufficient.

 

[tlbirdsmisty]

There still n bator!

 

[WalnutHill]

They don't need bright light. If you have a night light on, or a small desk lamp in the room, that's enough.

 

[tlbirdsmisty]

Ok I cut them off but gave them hallway light. Now I turned back on so they know its about to be daytime! But they got them some rest!

 

[tlbirdsmisty]

I have 4 n 2 on the way!! That's 8 out of 12!! Not too bad I must say!!! They are too cute. When they dry what temp should their brooder be?

 

[dekel18042]

I have 4 n 2 on the way!! That's 8 out of 12!! Not too bad I must say!!! They are too cute. When they dry what temp should their brooder be?

95* the first week then it can go down 5* a week. If they bunch up in a pile, they're telling you they're cold. Once they're feathering in I turn the heat off in the middle of the day, but watch. Or if it's a warm day they can go out in the tractor for a bit. Finally the heat source goes away during the day then after that at night. The rules aren't hard and fast. I watch the chicks to see how they are doing and a lot depends on the temperature in the room and outside and also how many chicks can sleep together for warmth.
Good luck.

 

[tlbirdsmisty]

Well they don't seem to like each other right now lol! They run from each other! Too cute! I love them already! Thanks for all yalls help. I would have lost them I'm sure if not for y'all! Will post pics once in there brooder!