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When do Baby buttons eat after hatching?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by TheNeonPanther, Jan 25, 2015.

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  1. Jan 25, 2015 #1
    TheNeonPanther

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    It has been about 6 hours after the hatch,I have tried to feed them but they won't eat. and I tapped the food with my finger (so they would think it was pecking and maybe eat it) so,when should they eat???
     
  3. Jan 25, 2015 #2
    Outpost JWB

    Outpost JWB Chillin' With My Peeps

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    What are you trying to feed them? You can feed them chick starter with a little water mixed in to soften it up. If they are not eating I would boil an egg and smash it up really well, or just feed them the egg yolk. When I hatch out chickens, hard boiled eggs are always their 1st meal. You can mix it in with a little of their food.
     

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