Dale River
In the Brooder
- Sep 9, 2020
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We had a single chick hatch today after momma hen got off her nest 3 days ago with the 5 chicks she hatched. We took the remaining eggs and put them in the preheated incubator. I thought I’d give it through today to make sure nothing else was viable. One chick hatched today, but so far nothing from the other eggs. “Lucky” isn’t fully fluffed out yet, so I’ve left him in the incubator where he’s stumbling around.
I’m wondering if I should put him under his momma tomorrow night. My concerns are him being able to keep up with the week old chicks. However, he’s by himself, so I’m also concerned about putting him in the brooder for a day or two til he’s more steady on his feet before putting him with momma and siblings. The momma and chicks have their own fenced, netted, protected space outside as well as in the coop.
Any guidance on this one?
I’m wondering if I should put him under his momma tomorrow night. My concerns are him being able to keep up with the week old chicks. However, he’s by himself, so I’m also concerned about putting him in the brooder for a day or two til he’s more steady on his feet before putting him with momma and siblings. The momma and chicks have their own fenced, netted, protected space outside as well as in the coop.
Any guidance on this one?