what do i do if my hens eggs hatch as she is still sitting on the remaining 6 eggs. do i have to get a special feed for them,they are do to hatch at the beginning aug trouble is we should be on holiday then
thanks
Pauline
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Pauline
We feed ours on "golden chick crumbs", available from Scats. Here is a guide that you may find useful:
http://www.poultryclub.org/ACHatch.htm
An extract from the rearing section shows: "Chicks should be offered chick crumbs of 20-22% protein containing a coccidiostat. This chemical helps to control coccidiosis and build up an immunity to the parasite".
I know that your adult chickens must not have access to the chick crumbs for if they eat it, you will not be able to eat their eggs.
I hope you have a good neighbour who will be able to come in twice a day to give them fresh water and top up their food.
Paulines7
Thankyou ,
my son and daughter will be looking after them for us
Pauline
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Get a plastic water feeder for them and broody makes life easier for your son and daughter, a large flatish container for chick crumbs is fine as broody will eat the crumbs as well and show the chicks how to eat and drink.
Back from hols was lovely,
still only one chick its realy sweet!son got rid of other eggs as were not anygood
Pauline
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