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What to do with the chick for now?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by JustAChickenLittle&More, Feb 23, 2011.

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  1. Feb 23, 2011 #1
    JustAChickenLittle&More

    JustAChickenLittle&More Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Ok, so I have only one chick out so far. It's day 20. No other pips. The chick is already dry and dying for attention. I don't know whether it is better to leave it by itself in the bator at least until tomorrow night, or put it in the brooder alone. What to do? I have a few older chicks I hatched two weeks ago, but they are much bigger so I don't want to try to put her in there with them, they'll probably peck her raw. [​IMG]
     
  3. Feb 23, 2011 #2
    BlackBrookPoultry

    BlackBrookPoultry Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Oh, I feel sorry for you and the lonely chick. I had one call duck hatch last year all by itself. It was so upset being alone that I tracked someone down on craigslist that had day olds and bought a couple to throw in with her.
     
  5. Feb 23, 2011 #3
    wsdareme

    wsdareme Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I'd leave her in the incubator. If the other chicks in there are peeping, at least that will keep her company until they hatch.
     
  7. Feb 23, 2011 #4
    debilorrah

    debilorrah The Great Guru of Yap Premium Member

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    Leave it. The others are not far behind. Day 20 is early, and they can survive just fine in the bator for 72 hours.
     
  9. Feb 23, 2011 #5
    NYRIR

    NYRIR Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Poor little chick! [​IMG] I would leave it as well though because like the other poster said...it can hear the other peeps and it will encourage the others to hatch.Hope all goes well [​IMG]
     
  11. Feb 23, 2011 #6
    HathawayHens

    HathawayHens Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Quote:[​IMG] x2
     

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