Valentines Day chicks

[TheBoss_512]

50 total. 15 were duds (I think). 4 out of remaining have hatched so far

 

[TheBoss_512]

they’re so cute.i can’t stop taking pics

also,I ordered them from myshire farm online if anyone wondered.

 

[CluckNDoodle]

they’re so cute.i can’t stop taking pics

also,I ordered them from myshire farm online if anyone wondered.

Quail chicks are so precious! They're just so tiny!

 

[TheBoss_512]

Every time I turn around there’s more. At 6 now. All look strong so far *knock on wood* hopefully I can keep them that way. I bought a Manna Pro probiotic/electrolyte powder. Would that be good to add to their water at first? For a boost?

 

[CluckNDoodle]

Every time I turn around there’s more. At 6 now. All look strong so far *knock on wood* hopefully I can keep them that way. I bought a Manna Pro probiotic/electrolyte powder. Would that be good to add to their water at first? For a boost?

A lot of people use it and are happy with it, I've always been big on just providing fresh clean water with nothing else in it or occasionally supplementing with Nurtidrench for poultry (a vitamin supplement) on the side IF needed for a weak chick and they still always have the clean water. So I think electrolytes are a preference thing, some swear by it and others, like myself don't use it and have never had a need to.

 

[CluckNDoodle]

What's the hatch count so far?

 

[TheBoss_512]

A lot of people use it and are happy with it, I've always been big on just providing fresh clean water with nothing else in it or occasionally supplementing with Nurtidrench for poultry (a vitamin supplement) on the side IF needed for a weak chick and they still always have the clean water. So I think electrolytes are a preference thing, some swear by it and others, like myself don't use it and have never had a need to.

So there are 10 now. They’re wild lol. Stampeding everywhere. One of the largest eggs in there had a solid zip line and then another kid rolled him over completely. Is that a concern?

 

[CluckNDoodle]

So there are 10 now. They’re wild lol. Stampeding everywhere. One of the largest eggs in there had a solid zip line and then another kid rolled him over completely. Is that a concern?

Nope, chick soccer is to be expected and if the chick has already zipped all the way around I'm sure you'll see it pop out soon! Rolling over is really only a concern for those that are experiencing too high of humidity issues where fluid builds up in the air cell and can cause drowning. Your hatch sounds like it's going perfectly!

 

[TheBoss_512]

What's the hatch count so far?

10 and one

Nope, chick soccer is to be expected and if the chick has already zipped all the way around I'm sure you'll see it pop out soon! Rolling over is really only a concern for those that are experiencing too high of humidity issues where fluid builds up in the air cell and can cause drowning. Your hatch sounds like it's going perfectly!

chick soccer lol. there’s one loud mouth in there who has a lot to say. thanks so much for your help. I was thinking of moving some out around the 24 hour mark. Do you think that would be okay?

 

[CluckNDoodle]

10 and one

chick soccer lol. there’s one loud mouth in there who has a lot to say. thanks so much for your help. I was thinking of moving some out around the 24 hour mark. Do you think that would be okay?

The little one is announcing it's arrival, lol! I'm happy to help when I can! I love watching other's hatches while I'm waiting for the hatch day for mine as well.
Once the chicks are dry and there aren't any externally pipped/actively hatching eggs then it's safe to move them to the brooder. You're just trying to avoid them being chilled from being too wet and you don't want to open the incubator while chicks are externally pipped so it doesn't dry out the membrane and make it harder for them to hatch.