Chloe Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Hi guys! I went to open the coop this morning and I saw a little head pop out from broody girl Pika was I ok to open the coop up if they’re now hatching? Also do I put some food and water inside the coop with them now? Finally the big question, do I leave the egg shells where they are, I doubt all chicks have hatched just yet so don’t want to disturb her at all but wondering about the shells getting in the way! Thanks 🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 You can leave the shells there for now. The chicks will be fine for a bit without food as they will absorb the yolks, their mum will need sustenance though. She should sit until the last viable egg has hatched Have the chick crumbs in a shallow feeder at first and put some stones or marbles in their drinker so they can't get in it and drown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Agree with DM, leave her be for the remaining chicks to hatch and I would check on her when it's dark this evening. The mom can have chick crumb as well as the babies but we also used to soak corn in water and place it in a coop cup higher up for her to eat ...she may take some out and put it on the floor for the babies though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 Great thank you both so much!🐣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 And post us some photos when she does let you see them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 I know she’s not willing but I did catch a sneaky peek this morning 😁 can’t wait to see what else is hiding under her, will try again tomorrow 🐣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloe Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 Finally got to see the 5 new additions today 🐣 Araucana babies, Cream Legbar mum! Thanks for your help 💖 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Gorgeous tiny cuties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Very fluffy lovelies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
