leopardstar Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Our chicks that we put under our pekin were due to hatch at the weekend but still no sign. I'm really hoping this isn't bad news, on monday when I picked the eggs up I could feel the chicks wriggling around but today I can't feel that. So today is day 25 from when I put them under her but they were cold when I put them under as they're not her eggs, would it have taken them a few days to get up to temperature and start developing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 You are supposed to rest the eggs for 24 housr before placing them under a broody, and they are unlikely to do much if over a week old before setting. TBH if you are at day 25, it is probably a lost cause, but I'd risk leaving them another couple of days. She may abandon them in a day or two anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
