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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: northfifeduckling on July 03, 2010, 12:51:34 pm

Title: chicks in eglu!
Post by: northfifeduckling on July 03, 2010, 12:51:34 pm

The first birth has to be announced, I am so proud  ;D :chook:
Now , as it is a first with chicks for us - when do they need food ? I put chick crumbs on a plate and a shallow dish with water near the door of the run but not in the house, but will any little ones be able to get out of the nesting box? the walls look pretty high. Will mum help them in and out? Do I put the slats in or leave them out?
How long does mum stay in the safe house with them altogether? Help, please!
 :chook: :&>

Title: Re: chicks in eglu!
Post by: jameslindsay on July 03, 2010, 01:08:23 pm

Congratulations Kerstin, well done that chook. :bouquet:

Title: Re: chicks in eglu!
Post by: little blue on July 03, 2010, 08:44:05 pm

cant answer all your questions - ours are "test-tube babies" ie incubated.   but they wont need food or water for 24 ours anyway.
maybe they'll need a little ramp with lots of slats on?!

ps Congratulations!!

Title: Re: chicks in eglu!
Post by: egglady on July 03, 2010, 08:55:56 pm

congratulations - at least you didnt miss it.

chicks wont need food for at least 24 hours, after that, ad-lib chick crumbs - mum will show them what to do.  as for water stick a couple of pebbles in so they dont drown (even if it's shallow, they can still drown apparently!).

cant imagine what the iglu looks like so cant offer any advice on whether or not they can get out - sorry

Title: Re: chicks in eglu!
Post by: northfifeduckling on July 03, 2010, 09:12:35 pm

Thanks, everyone. Madam showed her wee one how to nibble grass already. I'm surprised how high it could jump at a few hours old! thanks for the tip with the water!
I'll post a link to lovely photo soon. :&>

Title: Re: chicks in eglu!
Post by: valr on July 04, 2010, 12:26:02 pm

Congratulations Kerstin! Are they managing on the bars in the eglu?
What kind are they?

Title: Re: chicks in eglu!
Post by: dizzy1pig on July 04, 2010, 05:29:32 pm

Hi Kerstin,
 :chook: congrats on new arrival I had one yesterday to not sure if any more as mum sitting tight...
fingers crossed..

Title: Re: chicks in eglu!
Post by: northfifeduckling on July 04, 2010, 07:08:53 pm

I think I heard 2 chirps this morning but could only see one! I've left the bars out for now, don't want anyone disappear in the gaps!
First we thought their dad was something fance but looking at the pics on google now looks like a standard Lohman Brown ;D The baby is white, so cute! ;) :chook: :&>
for pic see http://north-fife.blogspot.com/

Title: Re: chicks in eglu!
Post by: dizzy1pig on July 04, 2010, 08:48:36 pm

Cute..... very
pity they do not stay that size.

Think you should come visit with otherhalf and get some photo for blog :wave: :chook:

Title: Re: chicks in eglu!
Post by: northfifeduckling on July 05, 2010, 11:19:58 am

will do , Nicky! In about 3 weeks would be good! Love to see your zoo
xx K :&>

Title: Re: chicks in eglu!
Post by: jameslindsay on July 05, 2010, 11:29:04 am

You'll love it there Kerstin and may just want some more chooks when you see them! :wave: