One little chickie - will he get fluffy???help

[JaneB]

Yay, I have managed to hatch one little fellow!!! He has been out of the egg for 16hrs now but has not gotten fluffy. Is this normal? His fluff all seems to be crusty. Should I do something? Im still waiting for 20 other eggs to hatch in the incubator. Im worried that they are not going to hatch - today is day 22. Helpppppppp!!!
-Or am i just a nervous mamma?

 

[JaneB]

Oh ya, I should mention that we had a hen go broody and I put 8 mixed eggs under her and she hatched 6 of them!! 4yellow and 2 black chickies. She is one proud mamma. They are a week old and doin great.

 

[mstricer]

Did any of your others hatch yet? You could also try slipping it in with the momma hen tonight when everyone is asleep.

 

[TinyChickenLady]

Yea he needs a buddy. So I would either put him with Mama or get him a stuffy (it's what I've done for mine since I don't have broodies). I hope some others hatch

Hopefully you can post pics when he's all fluffed out.
And yes, he will fluff out but it takes FOREVER.

 

[cmom]

I have also put in a clean terry cloth.