My Emu Incubating Thread (First time incubating Anything in my life)

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Good evening, well after almost 3 weeks, my 2 babys died... can't tell what happen, some said they drank to much water and kind of drown... that's the most revelant explanation. We had a real warm period with humidex of +35 degrees C, and in fact I realize that they were drinking like crazy. Astridd, I haven't heard of you lately, hope yours are doing fine...

Roch that's so tragic! I'm really sorry to read this ! (not sure how I didn't see this earlier, sorry.)

Were they outside the whole time? I've never heard of them over drinking but I guess it could happen. No matter what happened, I'm really sorry. I know it must be so difficult, especially after the long time it takes to incubate, hatch and raise them.

My babies are all doing well. Their outside pen is not done yet, so during the night they stay inside in the spare room, and during the day when I'm home I shoo them outside in the covered outdoor area and they enjoy the sun. We've also been having a very long heat wave and very little rain, so it's good weather for them. I usually spray them with the hose to wet them as they appear hot (beaks open) sometimes. They really enjoy being misted down

I posted pictures in a separate thread on here.