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[Ravynscroft]

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My concern is that they were shipped by express - guaranteed to arrive yesterday. Not only did they not arrive, but the tracking hasn't updated once since the arrived to the first sort facility, as if they never left. The never made it to my local sort facility - one person did check that for me. She also gave them my number for them to call if they came in today so I could make arrangements to get them, and they haven't called, which leads my to believe they didn't make it to my local facility today, either. So they were supposed to arrive yesterday, the tracking information hasn't updated at all since two hours after they were first shipped, and they're just in the wind

so sorry, Pyxis... your PO sucks... I called mine about a bird coming in cuz I couldn't see if it was there or at our closer one... they searched the whole place for me and the other PO called me while I was on hold to say they had it... my PO is awesome... first thing in the morning, look up any # for an actual PO and call, once you get a body have them transfer you or give you direct numbers to call, maybe? Good luck and hope the littles make it...

I thought I read / heard they dont need to eat or drink for 24 hrs because they are still absorbing the yolk. Is that right?

Cute chick and sweet pic!!

It is true, but you definitely want something in there to distract them once there is more than one... otherwise they find each others eyes they best thing to peck at...

They typically don't NEED it (if they have a nice plump belly) but if you introduce it right away they will explore and will know where to find it when they are ready to eat.  If they hatch skinny they need it right away.

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And is good to teach them right away what is food...

 

[lazy gardener]

I thought I read / heard they dont need to eat or drink for 24 hrs because they are still absorbing the yolk. Is that right?

Agreed with PP. Just b/c "they say" that chicks can live off absorbed yolk for x hours, doesn't mean it is best practice. The sooner those babies start taking in water and feed, the better, IMO. I'd not force the issue, but be sure it's available. They'll start when they are ready, but if they don't have it, they can't start!

 

[OldMissionChick]

so sorry, Pyxis... your PO sucks... I called mine about a bird coming in cuz I couldn't see if it was there or at our closer one... they searched the whole place for me and the other PO called me while I was on hold to say they had it... my PO is awesome... first thing in the morning, look up any # for an actual PO and call, once you get a body have them transfer you or give you direct numbers to call, maybe? Good luck and hope the littles make it...
Cute chick and sweet pic!!

It is true, but you definitely want something in there to distract them once there is more than one... otherwise they find each others eyes they best thing to peck at...
X2

And is good to teach them right away what is food...

The other pip hasn't started zipping yet. Hopefully before bed.

Agreed with PP.  Just b/c "they say" that chicks can live off absorbed yolk for x hours, doesn't mean it is best practice.  The sooner those babies start taking in water and feed, the better, IMO.  I'd not force the issue, but be sure it's available.  They'll start when they are ready, but if they don't have it, they can't start!  

I have a shallow container lid in there along with some chick starter. Little cutie is still resting & starting to move around. Not quite standing yet.

 

[BYC910]

The other pip hasn't started zipping yet. Hopefully before bed.
I have a shallow container lid in there along with some chick starter. Little cutie is still resting & starting to move around. Not quite standing yet.

make the water container as small as possible .I sometimes use a bottle cap .you really want them walking good they stumble a lot at first so It's not a good ideal to have water with them number one rule is don't take them out of the incubator till they are dry and fluffy .

 

[AmyLynn2374]

I thought I read / heard they dont need to eat or drink for 24 hrs because they are still absorbing the yolk. Is that right?

Gardener and I have the same views on this...lol

Agreed with PP. Just b/c "they say" that chicks can live off absorbed yolk for x hours, doesn't mean it is best practice. The sooner those babies start taking in water and feed, the better, IMO. I'd not force the issue, but be sure it's available. They'll start when they are ready, but if they don't have it, they can't start!

My train of thought is any one of us "can" go 24/48 hours after we eat a meal too. We won't die. (And we have more "fat reserve-well, at least I do- than a new born chick.) That doesn't mean I want to go without eating just because it won't kill me. I have a full waterer (with electrolyte added) and a full feeder in my brooder before the first chick goes in. Usually with in a few hours the chicks are drinking. The majority of them are also eating within the first 24 hours, but not as quick as they are drinking. If I don't see a chick eatig for the first 24-48 hours, I don't worry, but I sure as heck have it available for them in case they do.

make the water container as small as possible .I sometimes use a bottle cap .you really want them walking good they stumble a lot at first so It's not a good ideal to have water with them number one rule is don't take them out of the incubator till they are dry and fluffy .

Mine go to the brooder nice and wet usually within an hour after gatch if they are active and moving around. Mine would never fluff up if I left them in the brooder....lol I also have one end of my brooder right about 100 at hatch time too and no drafts.

 

[BYC910]

Gardener and I have the same views on this...lol

My train of thought is any one of us "can" go 24/48 hours after we eat a meal too. We won't die. (And we have more "fat reserve-well, at least I do- than a new born chick.) That doesn't mean I want to go without eating just because it won't kill me. I have a full waterer (with electrolyte added) and a full feeder in my brooder before the first chick goes in. Usually with in a few hours the chicks are drinking. The majority of them are also eating within the first 24 hours, but not as quick as they are drinking. If I don't see a chick eatig for the first 24-48 hours, I don't worry, but I sure as heck have it available for them in case they do.

Mine go to the brooder nice and wet usually within an hour after gatch if they are active and moving around. Mine would never fluff up if I left them in the brooder....lol I also have one end of my brooder right about 100 at hatch time too and no drafts.

you not normal . you know this right . just because your afraid they're going to get hurt . gotta go work call.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

you not normal . you know this right . just because your afraid they're going to get hurt . gotta go work call.

LOL. I never claimed to be normal, my dear....lol

 

[lazy gardener]

Gardener and I have the same views on this...lol

My train of thought is any one of us "can" go 24/48 hours after we eat a meal too. We won't die. (And we have more "fat reserve-well, at least I do- than a new born chick.) That doesn't mean I want to go without eating just because it won't kill me. I have a full waterer (with electrolyte added) and a full feeder in my brooder before the first chick goes in. Usually with in a few hours the chicks are drinking. The majority of them are also eating within the first 24 hours, but not as quick as they are drinking. If I don't see a chick eatig for the first 24-48 hours, I don't worry, but I sure as heck have it available for them in case they do.

Mine go to the brooder nice and wet usually within an hour after gatch if they are active and moving around. Mine would never fluff up if I left them in the brooder....lol I also have one end of my brooder right about 100 at hatch time too and no drafts.

I think you meant "wouldn't fluff if left in the bator." Yes??? You and I gotta sit down for a cup of tea sometime, and have a nice chat! Be sure to bring the kid and the dog. I'll have my GD to keep them entertained.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

I think you meant "wouldn't fluff if left in the bator." Yes??? You and I gotta sit down for a cup of tea sometime, and have a nice chat! Be sure to bring the kid and the dog. I'll have my GD to keep them entertained.

Yes...lol Bator...too any "b" words....lol

 

[OldMissionChick]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/content/type/61/id/7160974/width/200/height/400[IMG]
S/he is standing but still a little wobbly. I love the little foot feathers! Also eating little crumbles.