new chicks

[lynabp]

When can I hold my new chicks and will the mom refuse them if I do hold them?

 

[Blue_Myst]

No, if the mother is all ready cooing to them and acting as a mother should, she will not reject them if you hold them.

I've never raised chicks under a broody, but in a regular brooder they can be handled quite a bit--I handled mine about two to three times a day, but probably could have done more. Just keep your sessions short--they need to stay warm for the first few days of life!

Good luck with them! Oh, and a big

 

[lynabp]

Thank you, can't wait to hold them tomorrow.

 

[earnhardtlvr]

We have to have pics!!

U have to have at least 10 posts b4 u can put pics up so u better get started!!

Congrats on the new fuzzy butts!!

 

[lynabp]

thank you, did not know about the 10 post thing.