The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  urgent help needed          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers Author Message pollypekin Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 183 Location: Kent Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 8:45 pm    Post subject: urgent help needed hi all, I have just found a cold chick laying on the grass away from his mum. I picked him up and blew on top, I could feel him moving, so rushed him to my incubator and popped him on top of the eggs. How long do I leave him in there, till the morning? any help and advice appreciated, ps. he is 1 day old!! sally xxx Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 8:47 pm    Post subject: Iwould have thought over night would be ok......just give him a drink if needed ! Good luck....hope hes ok !! Back to top Gina Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 471 Location: Kent Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 8:51 pm    Post subject: oh..not good Sally.....I would leave the chick overnight if just a day old then I am sure getting it warmed up right through is the most important thing to do. Is there any room for a little bit of water? I hope it warms up ok. Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8464 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 9:25 pm    Post subject: I'd leave it till morning as well, hope it's ok Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10941 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Fri May 06, 2005 9:26 pm    Post subject: You may need to talk to Deb about the little pouch she made for Little Rich to rest in and keep warm. Back to top pollypekin Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 183 Location: Kent Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 8:33 am    Post subject: Update - chick was chirping loudly in the incubator at 11 pm last night. 7 am - I have just put chick back with her mum this morning It ate and had a drink, I am so pleased Back to top George Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 8:50 am    Post subject: oh that is good Back to top Knobby Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 6707 Location: North Warwickshire Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 9:29 am    Post subject: Job well done !! Back to top Gina Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 471 Location: Kent Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 9:46 am    Post subject: excellent - well done.. Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14971 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 10:19 am    Post subject: So glad you found it in time, Sally. Well done! Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8464 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 12:44 pm    Post subject: really glad it's ok Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10189 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 3:39 pm    Post subject: mojo here give yourself a choccy for a job very well done ..only one extra mind.............mojo Back to top Deb_Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 3661 Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 3:46 pm    Post subject: Awesome save! Glad all worked out in the end. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group