saramumof3

thanks a lot for all the helpful advice I really appreciate it.

Hi Every one, I have a hen that has laid 6 eggs, I have been on egg watch as the first egg was due to hatch. This morning when I woke and went to check on my 'babies' I found a hatchling at the bottom of the cage in the tray. It was cold and still attached to the eggshell, I placed it back into the nesting box and kept a close eye on the cage. Later I noticed that the hen has busted an egg and thrown it out of the nesting box. She had not fed the hatchling at this stage, so I have taken all the remaining eggs out of the cage and the hatchling too. They are now in a 'box' with a lamp and some woodshavings. I have fed the hatchling twice with handrearing food from the pet shop, my concern is I am not sure if the crop is full enough. Any advice would be great thanks. Sara.