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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Jul 9, 2013 15:05:16 GMT
Here are my babies  |
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Post by nigelsstud on Jul 9, 2013 16:30:54 GMT
In the wild the staggered hatch is a respose to ensure survival of the fittest I generally only allow 3 chicks per box after that the parents struggle to feed all the youngsters and thats when you get fatalities
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Post by skysmum on Jul 9, 2013 16:31:44 GMT
Awww they look great, she is a good mum by the sounds of it  . |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2013 16:42:01 GMT
Glad you managed to get a peek at them. They look healthy enough. Now you will have to start handling them so they gat used to it. Make sure you wash your hands before though. Good luck.
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Jul 9, 2013 17:19:21 GMT
What should i do then .?
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 9, 2013 17:34:39 GMT
This is one healthy clutch. Hope all are fertile |
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 9, 2013 17:37:12 GMT
How many pairs are you breeding with? I mean do you have any other nest box to foster eggs or chicks? |
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Jul 9, 2013 18:02:26 GMT
These are the only ones in a breeding cage. No room in the shed for more breeding cages.... I have 6 nest boxes and 4 hens in the aviary ( colony) but only one hen has eggs in her box and she has about 5 or 6 in there ..
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 10, 2013 18:21:33 GMT
In this case you can hand feed the older ones, once or twice a day to ease the burden on the hen. That is if all the eggs hatch. You can put them back after hand feed. Most hens can handle up to 5 chicks, but some are not that good.
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Jul 10, 2013 18:42:04 GMT
Still only the 3 chicks that have hatched so far , if I need to hand feed them if more hatch what do I feed them ?
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 10, 2013 22:37:58 GMT
I have made a thread about hand feeding, which is in breeding section.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 10, 2013 22:46:53 GMT
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Post by moonkira *Julie * on Jul 11, 2013 11:43:34 GMT
Thank you BB, It all looks hard work but very rewarding.
Still only the 3 babies in the nest I am wondering if the other eggs will hatch ? ? the biggest baby is walking now bless him lol
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Post by sarah*glittergirl2212 on Jul 12, 2013 7:19:15 GMT
How lovely they look, with their nice full crops too, so it's all good!
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Jul 12, 2013 18:45:53 GMT
Thank you BB, It all looks hard work but very rewarding. Still only the 3 babies in the nest I am wondering if the other eggs will hatch ? ? the biggest baby is walking now bless him lol You're welcome They will be flying in no time. |
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