vida Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 We put 3 eggs under our broody chicken ( first timer). One hatched yesterday , one is hatching today and the Third one I dont think its going to hatch. The mother didn't eat yesterday and the chick hasnt had anything at all , since the mother is still waiting for the others to hatch what should we do regarding the first born . will it be allright if he/she doesn't eat for couple of days? Help please. Vida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I understand that they don't need to eat for 24 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vida Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 it wil be 24 hours at Two today. The mother wont come out to feed because of the other one hatching.Should I bring it out to feed? Vida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I'm afraid I don't know the correct advice to give, but why not try PM-ing Lesley, she's probably the most experienced of us at hatching chicks and may be able to give some advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Just caught me in time..... I was off to work Don't worry about the little chick - it will have all the stored yolk to live on for at least 24 hours. If the third egg isn't viable, the hen will boot it out of the nest and you can remove it. Just make sure that the food and water is near to the nest and the hen may well take Chick 1 to feed as soon as she is happy with Chick 2's progress. They will both be fine and the mother hen will do exactly what is needed. Our latest chicks hatched over 4 days but the chicks of all ages are fine and we've removed the unhatched eggs. Also, make sure that the drinker isn't too deep - we use a chick drinker and feeder at first. If you are worried about the depth of water, try adding marbles or similar sized pebbles to the water. They can drink from the gaps between marbles but not fall in and drown. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vida Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 Thank you all. OK . I just leave them . Well cant do anything now that I am at work!! I will get back to you guys with the progress and further questions . thanks again. Vida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 How are they all Vida? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
