Rural Gardening: Hatching egg question, 1 by Eufaula

Eufaula wrote:
I dont know about mama , sounds as if shes a bit under the weather...generally most Moms will not leave the nest to eat when she knows the chicks are about to hatch. Once hatched, Moms get right in there and eat and scratch , teaching the kids how to fend for themselves. Keep an eye on her and if you notice any sneezing or runny eyes and nose vents , You would probably be best to separate babykins from Mom. A small aquarium and light works great as a brooder.