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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Mays on May 11, 2011, 01:58:05 pm

Title: new chick
Post by: Mays on May 11, 2011, 01:58:05 pm

so far I have one new chick hatched this morning, feed wise, what do I leave out for it & mum? do I need to leave out two seperate feeds or will mum live of chick crumb for a while?

thanks in advance, & sorry for the numpty question

ps - i have a chick feeder and small water feeder suitable for chicks

Title: Re: new chick
Post by: doganjo on May 11, 2011, 02:01:16 pm

For the first 24 hours they don't need anything, tehy live off what was in the yolk sac.  Yes, the hen will be fine on chick crumbs for a while, so leave food for them all together, and make sure there is water available that they can't fall into and drown.  Otherwise - don't worry they'll be fine.  Other chicks should be along soon! ;D