Newbie from Scotland!

[ScottishKate]

Well that's 5 total that's hatched one is struggling to come out the small end and another has pipped. Not bad for the 8 eggs I could tell were fertile on day 18. I left the other 10 eggs in incubator incase I missed one proud mummy today. Any advice with the one struggling would be brill. 24hrs shes been trying for.

 

[DancingWthDucks]

Congrats! Such a cutie

 

[DancingWthDucks]

Well that's 5 total that's hatched one is struggling to come out the small end and another has pipped. Not bad for the 8 eggs I could tell were fertile on day 18. I left the other 10 eggs in incubator incase I missed one proud mummy today. Any advice with the one struggling would be brill. 24hrs shes been trying for.

This is a great and very informative article:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching

5 (maybe 6) chicks is a great hatch for a newbie- well done!

 

[ScottishKate]

This is a great and very informative article:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching

5 (maybe 6) chicks is a great hatch for a newbie- well done!

Well that's 7 now. The one I helped has a bit of sack trailing behind it I hope it dries up but it looking good today up on its feet and cheeping away nicely. As I was in the incubator I took the opportunity to remove the 5 and pop them into brooder as they were pecking (peewee) the one I helped sac and thought he needed to rest and absorb as much as he could. And today there is hope. Also number 8 has pipped!
Thank you for your info x

 

[DancingWthDucks]

Well that's 7 now. The one I helped has a bit of sack trailing behind it I hope it dries up but it looking good today up on its feet and cheeping away nicely. As I was in the incubator I took the opportunity to remove the 5 and pop them into brooder as they were pecking (peewee) the one I helped sac and thought he needed to rest and absorb as much as he could. And today there is hope. Also number 8 has pipped!
Thank you for your info x

Woohoo! e

 

[ScottishKate]

Another update "peewee" number 6 is alive but very weak. "Lucky" number 7 is great and seems healthy but number 8 is alert and seems well it just has curled toes and poss splayed legs. Fingers crossed I can help the wee thing. It's a wee shame

 

[DancingWthDucks]

Another update "peewee" number 6 is alive but very weak. "Lucky" number 7 is great and seems healthy but number 8 is alert and seems well it just has curled toes and poss splayed legs. Fingers crossed I can help the wee thing. It's a wee shame

Just seen this now- poor wee thing How's it doing?

 

[ScottishKate]

Peewee died But as for number 8 feet are perfect! No issues with legs. The 7 are all healthy wee fluff balls so cute. They love playing with a plastic staw and a bottle top I popped in to keep them amused

 

[DancingWthDucks]

Peewee died But as for number 8 feet are perfect! No issues with legs. The 7 are all healthy wee fluff balls so cute. They love playing with a plastic staw and a bottle top I popped in to keep them amused

Sorry for your loss .... Although congrats on your 7 healthy chicks!

 

[ScottishKate]

Hi iv been wondering about putting a chicken in the stable ( in a seperate enclosed run) with my 5 wk old chicks as a role model.

Iv noticed they mainly feed and drink when I'm with them and they follow me when I leave

I have 2 broodie adult hens. Or would you choose the lowest on the pecking order?

Just a thought. I might be silly thinking it might help their confidence.

Any advice welcome