Please help a new mama.

[MoTownChickie]

I am in the process of my first hatch. So far, I have a dozen wonderful chicks hatched.

I still have another 12 in the incubator. The new chickies were getting too frisky - they cracked two eggs that hadn't pipped yet & so I've lost two almost pipped eggs. *Sigh*

 

[MoTownChickie]

So, I need suggestions. I moved the hatchlings to another incubator so they won't destroy any more eggs. The oldest is only 24 hours.

I tried to dunk their beaks into water so they would drink, but none seemed interested. Should I try again tonight or assume that they will be okay in the incubator/temporary brooder until tomorrow?

Also- some of the eggs left are Marans - do they take longer to pip?

ANY suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

 

[wanda047]

They should be okay for up to 48 hours without food or water. I think they'll be fine till tomorrow morning.

 

[MoTownChickie]

Thanks Wanda. I guess I just need some reassurance.

Now I'm up to 13 hatchlings, with several more piping. Hurray.