- Dec 23, 2014
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My Silkie is hatching a small clutch. I poked my head in the maternity ward I made her tonight (it's day 21) and I saw a sweet little yellow face chick poke it's head out from her belly...super excited!!
I'm wondering how long I have to wait to intervene, and when I allowed to hold the babies?
Also when to pick up the egg shells to throw away? Should I leave her completely alone to hatch them all, or should I check the eggs and assist if some don't hatch after a number of days? I am kinda trying to let mother nature do it's thing... Any advice?? This is my first successful hatch.
I'm wondering how long I have to wait to intervene, and when I allowed to hold the babies?
Also when to pick up the egg shells to throw away? Should I leave her completely alone to hatch them all, or should I check the eggs and assist if some don't hatch after a number of days? I am kinda trying to let mother nature do it's thing... Any advice?? This is my first successful hatch.