[meterman]

Having just hatched my first batch on wednesday/thursday how long B4 they stop beeing so lethargic as we have yet to see one drink and they move around very little and the only reference i have was when i saw Hugh have is 1000s delivered and i thought were day olds. Sorry for the silly question but i had't realised how concerned i would get after beeing mum for 21 days

[Vember]

Hi MM
Have you tried tapping at the food and water dishes with a finger to give them the idea?

I have on an odd occasion dipped a beak into the water to show them where it is


Sarah

[too many girls]

they shouldn't really be lethargic, are they warm enough? apart from that i don't know.

[meterman]

Yes i have dipped their beaks into water twice 1st time when i removed them from the incy and again this morning. They also seem warm enough as they are not crowding each other right under the lamp.
Thanks for the replies

[Vember]

Good point Tmg's, re heat

What temp is it in the brooder MM ? could it be the opposite they are too warm?

Sarah

[meterman]

Panic over for now OH just been to look and there they are eating drinking and making loads of noise 1st time seen in 2 days. What will they do next to make me feel the fool

[Vember]

There will be lots of moments of panic before they're fully grown

Glad all's ok


Sarah

[woodburner]

Having just hatched my first batch on wednesday/thursday how long B4 they stop beeing so lethargic as we have yet to see one drink and they move around very little and the only reference i have was when i saw Hugh have is 1000s delivered and i thought were day olds. Sorry for the silly question but i had't realised how concerned i would get after beeing mum for 21 days

They can take a while to recover from hatching, but if this is the first day it's totally normal!
They don't normally eat or drink for about 24 hours, so don't worry about that either. In fact forcing them to eat or drink too soon is bad for them!

[meterman]

Hi woodburner thanks for the reply my concern was due to the fact that it had been over 72 hours from the first one hatching when i posted but alls well now

[karlooben]

hi there am glad to know your babies are ok now , but when do we get to see piccys 

i am so tempted to hatch my own this year but i will wait for the spring .