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Day 21 and no chicks
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 8:11 pm
by Satellite
I am quite surprised and disappointed. ..no babies! They looked good at day 10. I didn't check again though. She is isolated in her own cozy pen and she has been a dedicated if not obsessive sitter. I find it odd.
Buf I suppose those are the breaks.....there is always next time
Day 21 and no chicks
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 8:34 pm
by Brebis
Don't give up yet, they may take a little longer!
Have patience and faith in Mother Nature"
Day 21 and no chicks
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 8:48 pm
by Flat Rock Farm
Agree with brebis. I always give an extra day or two before giving up on them. Fingers
Day 21 and no chicks
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 8:52 pm
by ross
I leave it till the hen leaves with or without chicks . Luck
Day 21 and no chicks
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2016 9:04 pm
by WLLady
What they said!!
Day 21 and no chicks
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 12:54 am
by kenya
Yeah give her a little more time, it's gotten a little colder that could have slowed the hatch a day or 2.
Day 21 and no chicks
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 1:09 am
by kenya
My broodie is due tomorrow, I'm wondering if she will be late, have to wait and see.
Day 21 and no chicks
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2016 4:54 pm
by Satellite
Well 2 out of 8 hatched. 1 died in the process of hatching. I will leave the other eggs another day then pull them.
Fingers crossed one of thdm us a girl. Thanks you for your encouragement!
Day 21 and no chicks
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2016 5:37 pm
by Killerbunny
Good Luck to the little one!
Day 21 and no chicks
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2016 8:30 pm
by baronrenfrew
If you have an incubator, put the eggs in for a day. Some eggs might need an extra day. Slip chicks under at night.