The 5th Annual BYC Easter Hatch-a-long!

[PAchickenlover]

[COLOR=FF0000]HELP![/COLOR] Chick delema time... The other chicks were pecking at it's naval. This is what I have. I already sprayed blue kote on. What is my next move? Thanks..

all you can do is keep it separate, are you giving probotics and vitamins or grow gel? Hatching 101 at bottom is this....

[SIZE=20pt]Homemade Electrolyte Recipe for weak/ill chicks [SIZE=16pt]2 C. Water 2 TBL. Brown Sugar, honey or molasses 1/2 tsp Salt 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda[/SIZE][/SIZE]
[SIZE=16pt]Mix until all dry ingredients dissolve & Keep refrigerated[/SIZE]
[SIZE=16pt]You could also use electrolyte drinks Gatorade or Pedialyte, or[/SIZE]
[SIZE=16pt]3 drops of POLYVISOL (liquid childrens A-B-D vitamins)[/SIZE]
[SIZE=16pt]Slowly drip along inner edge of lower beak.[/SIZE]
How To Raise Baby Chicks
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[COLOR=000000] Raising your chicks [/COLOR]
[COLOR=005CB1]https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/raising-your-baby-chicks[/COLOR]

[COLOR=FF0000]Dont forget to have Sav-A-Chick™ Electrolyte and Vitamin Supplement on hand! AND ITS CHEAP at TSC its Balanced electrolytes supplement for newly hatched and adult chickens, ducks, turkeys, and other domestic poultry. Fortified with vitamins A, D3, E, C, K, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 and B12. Convenient, single-use packets each mix into one gallon of drinking water. Use during hot weather or other stress to support optimal hydration and bird health. JUST IN CASE you have a weak bird! OR You can add sugar to the water in the first couple of days.[/COLOR]
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[COLOR=005CB1]http://www.mypetchicken.com/backyard-chickens/chicken-care/chapter-4-caring-for-baby-chicks.aspx[/COLOR]
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Thanks

 

[Corny Caleb]

What a cute lil face

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Quote: ha ha ha!

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

What a cute lil face

Just one so far?

 

[Anikaanimalgirl]

What a cute lil face

ADORABLE!!

 

[Gardeningmama]

I will give one last suggestion to everyone who is MAIL ORDERING EGGS!!

SEND A MESSAGE and ask that your eggs be collected and shipped in specific ways for the best hatch!!



Always in the Hatching 101 article!

The following Word File can be used when ordering shipped eggs,
it is our suggestion that you copy/paste/edit to help you get the best eggs possible. Letter written by ozexpat

An open letter to egg shippers.doc 27k .doc file
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This really is important...I DID NOT DO IT!!! Today my Call duck eggs came, from 2 different hobby breeders. They were packaged very well and secure, however, the one batch was sent small end up, and the other came lying on their sides. I'm not sure if there is a different protocol for Call eggs, but I thought it strange that neither one sent them the traditional way. I have yet to candle them, but the package from NC suffered quite a blow in transit,so...

 

[uphilljill]

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What a sweetie

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Quote:

 

[TJChickens]

I also received an order of call duck eggs today, from NC....Everything looked fine, but the air cells are ruptured

 

[ronott1]

I also received an order of call duck eggs today, from NC....Everything looked fine, but the air cells are ruptured

I would treat them like chicken eggs--not turning for 5 days, big end up in the incubator. Turn on the turner but be very careful about vibrations. Keep them as quiet as possible.

Air cells and the embryo will repair itself. The trick is for the embryo to heal and still have enough energy to hatch. Eggs are a closed system and there is a finite amount of energy in them. Getting the incubation as close to perfect really helps.

I hope the hatch for you!