pinkmagic Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 We had some eggs in a very basic incubator. The temperature has been all over the place and I really didn't expect any to hatch. Today is day 25 and I nearly disposed of the eggs yesterday but my son begged me to leave them another day or two. This morning we woke up to find one has hatched. I didn't order any chick crumb when I ordered my hen food as I really didn't think they would hatch. Chick is still drying off in the incubator but really don't know what I can give him when he comes out. I can't drive so I order all my feed on line, has anyone got any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 day old chicks can go 24-48 hrs without feed, so get ordering quickly. That is why they can be taken around the country from hatcheries easily at day old, but not after that. Give water and hopefully feed will arrive tomorrow. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Have you got a brooder for the chick? Ordinary hen food is unsuitable, so a s TAJ says, you need to place your order right away. Read up about chick rearing whilst you are waiting for the food to arrive. Have you got a chick drinker ready? If not, put a few marbles or similar in whatever shallow receptacle you have handy, so that it doesn't drown. It will also need some non slip flooring on the bottom of the brooder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkmagic Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 We have made a brooder and I have just ordered some chick crumb so hoping it arrives tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 That's good news. Hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Any pictures? What breed is the little chick? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
