chocolatefudge Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Hi Everyone. My chicks are due on wednesday, and we have brought some chick crumb for them to eat. Could anyone tell me do I feed the chick crumb dry or mix it with water? I know they don't need feed for a day or two. Any other advice would be great. By the way they are being sat on by my lovely broody hen Pepperpot and not in an incubator. Big thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 dry is fine it was one of the questions I asked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolatefudge Posted July 1, 2007 Author Share Posted July 1, 2007 thank you Bron, any other pearls of wisdom? We've made a few mistakes during Pepperpot sitting, like don't ever try and change nesting material, and definately don't touch the eggs! She went bonkers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 I'm not sure on that side of things. Mine have been incubatered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 As you've got a broody there will be very little for you to do - and you know now not to try moving her!!! Just make sure you have a water container which is safe for chicks - you can also place pebbles in the water so that they can't drown. The Mummy hen will show them everything they need to know, will protect them and keep them warm. So much easier than using an incubator! Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Oh how lovely little Omlet Pepperpot chicks! Pepperpots are wonderful hens, a bit bossy & a bit noisy but absolutely full of character. I'm sure yours will be a brilliant mummy. Good luck with the hatch! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
