jam Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Hi all, Some of the pekins have started pipping! The buff orpingtons arent expected to hatch until sunday so would it be too long for the pekin chicks to stay in the incy whilst waiting for the orps to be ready to go in the brooder? or should I put the pekins in the brooder as soon as they're fluffy and then put the orps in later? I know that they can live without food etc for 48 hours, but im just worried that they might get dehydrated. Thanks Scarlett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I'd wait till they are completely dry and then put them in the brooder. You have no guarantees that the Brahmas will hatch on time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I was just going to say the same as Egluntyne. I had one pekin hatch yesterday and it was ravenous. It ate far more than any of the others have. I know that they say that they can survive without food and water for a while but I think this little one would have started eating itself if I hadn't put it in the brooder with food. It hasn't stopped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I would leave the pekins until Saturday night and then put the orps in around Monday night. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 Thanks guys, I feel like I don't know anything! I'll post some pics when theyre in the brooder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Good luck Looking forward to photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half dozen Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 good luck Scarlett!! You won't get much sleep tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half dozen Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Any news yet??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
