New to being an "electric mother"... HELP!!

[iwiw60]

Good thinking...sprinkle some pine wood shavings in there so they have something to scratch around in. And you might put a bit of sugar in their waterer...gives them a little boost for energy. Best of luck and keep me updated!! Pics please!!

 

[riverlane91]

UPDATE! I went home from work and found the one that I helped save doing super and ready to get out of the incubator. Unfortunatly I think the incubator was too hot for them to be in there longer than 3 hours and his new brother/sister had passed. I made a whole new brooder, and was able to get the temp up to 95 in about 10 mins.! I put the little guy in there and he ate, tried to figure out what water was, and pooped! Then, later than evening he had another sibling come, when I opened the lid to get the discarded empty shell out the egg next to it burst open and *tadaaa* two babies. Checked on them at about 330 this AM, (about 4 hours incubation time) and my humididty is so high they were just soaking wet, so I towel dried them and put them in the brooder, THEY LOVE IT! And, my little miracle chick loves it to!!

Now, update on the setting hen! We moved the nest last night, she was NOT happy about that, my husband picked her up and started yelling chick chick!!! She is a very proud and protective mother to about a week old BEAUTIFUL fluffy white chick! Gave her some starter and they are now enjoying their new nest!

Pics will come later, I have not had time!

 

[iwiw60]

UPDATE! I went home from work and found the one that I helped save doing super and ready to get out of the incubator. Unfortunatly I think the incubator was too hot for them to be in there longer than 3 hours and his new brother/sister had passed. I made a whole new brooder, and was able to get the temp up to 95 in about 10 mins.! I put the little guy in there and he ate, tried to figure out what water was, and pooped! Then, later than evening he had another sibling come, when I opened the lid to get the discarded empty shell out the egg next to it burst open and *tadaaa* two babies. Checked on them at about 330 this AM, (about 4 hours incubation time) and my humididty is so high they were just soaking wet, so I towel dried them and put them in the brooder, THEY LOVE IT! And, my little miracle chick loves it to!!

Now, update on the setting hen! We moved the nest last night, she was NOT happy about that, my husband picked her up and started yelling chick chick!!! She is a very proud and protective mother to about a week old BEAUTIFUL fluffy white chick! Gave her some starter and they are now enjoying their new nest!

Pics will come later, I have not had time!

Good Lord, girlfriend...you need some sleep!!

But it IS exciting news! I'm so happy for you and your persistance in saving your chicks. It will pay off in the long run.....EGGS!!