Ok so after 24 days we finally have at least 1 chick. (out of 20 eggs). Now the questions...
The hen made her nest in a flower pot that is about a foot maybe foot 1/2 tall. Should we move her since the eggs are hatching? I don't want the chicks to try to follow her and break their legs or neck for trying to jump out.
She hasn't gotten off them yet but we saw a broken shell and heard chirpping. Should we move her to get to the chicks or should we let her move when she thinks it's time?
Should we get starter feed for the chicks and her to eat? I know with dogs the mother needs puppy food, but she's also phyiscally feeding them.
So some more news...This is our first and apparently not our last hatching. Our other hen decided to sit on her nest too since last night. We will see what happens with her. She's on 12 eggs.
Thanks. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Erin
CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com
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