walkswithdog

[carriehelene]

You told us how you do the water test to check for live chicks, but you didn't tell us what to do if they are still moving. Do we put them back in the incubator? Or hatch them manually? Thanks!

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

I know she will tellyou to put them back in the incubator . . . but at least do it for now until you hear from her.

 

[shelleyd2008]

Definitely put them back, if they are moving they are alive!!

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

OH yeah...put them back immediately. It's just to test to see if there is a live chick inside without having to crack the top and look in.

I talked with her on the phone the other day and we discussed this.

 

[walkswithdog]

Sorry new rescue baby Pyr. I'm only here hit and miss - moving = life - back to the incubator!

If you're using this test, as a test of LATE hatching eggs, go read the thread on HELPING a chick out. Usually if you had to resort to this test - these very late hatchers need help.