Not sure about vent plugs! HELP! Hearing peeps!

[landswithrow]

I will do, thanks so much!

 

[roxshane]

Shane, congrats on your hatch.  He's gonna be a noisy chick b/c he's alone.  Any luck finding any other chicks to keep him company?  If that's not an option, you might give him a stuffed animal to cuddle with, a mirror, and even a feather duster.  You also might want to look at Blooie's article and thread on the use of a heating pad for a more natural brooder for chicks.  

Have you taken out the un-hatched eggs, and tapped the shells, listened for sounds of life?  How many chicks have hatched, and how many eggs are left?  When did the first one hatch?  I find that towards the end of the hatch, that's when there are chicks with problems.  So... it may be beneficial to do some investigation now for signs of life.  You can tap and listen, you can do the float test.  You can candle.   If you find any chicks alive, you will then need to decide what if anything you need to do.  Sometimes, it's just a waiting game.  Other times you may decide to attempt an assist.  

 

[roxshane]

Ok. Will do. Haven't found anyone that had a chick. Should be having more chick's and some ducks hatch with in the next few days. He is eating well and drinking so I might try the stuffed animal or feather duster until some friends hatch. Thanx again