How long should I wait

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How long should I wait
« on: February 23, 2013, 09:57 »
My bantam has been sitting on 4 eggs one hatched 2 days ago, how long should i wait untill i need her to leave the eggs and look after the chick?
Many thanks for any help

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Re: How long should I wait
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2013, 10:50 »
Hi Topcat. Not sure about the answer as I have never hatched chicks. It may be an idea though to post this question in Hen House forum which is more for this type of question. I am sure somebody more knowledgeable than me will be able to help soon.
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Re: How long should I wait
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2013, 10:52 »
It may be an idea though to post this question in Hen House forum which is more for this type of question.

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Re: How long should I wait
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2013, 12:17 »
She will usually decide after a few days to leave the rest of the eggs.  If they are ready to hatch you can usually hear chirping from the egg.  You could always candle the remaining eggs as they may not have developed. 

Put water and food close to the hen so she and the one chick can reach it.
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Re: How long should I wait
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2013, 02:07 »
Thanks for all your help, I had one chick in the end, he/she is doing well 2 weeks old now.

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Re: How long should I wait
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2013, 11:48 »
It is a difficult time of the year for hatching so one is quite good.  Any photos of your new chick and Mum of course.   ;)


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