I dot have an Incubator!!?

Question

My friend owns a farm and she has to go away so shes given 6 chicks to me just came out of the mother. And neither of us has an incubator!!

I cant buy one so i need to know what to do!

PLEASE HELP!

Answer 1

You dont need an incubator if the chicks are already hatched.You need a brooder box.This can be anything from an aqarium or tote to a big cardboard box.The bottom should be covered with wood shavings that you can get from any pet supply store,I even think Walmart sell them.You will need a heat sorce.You can use a heat lamp,also avaliable at pet store or a heating pad underneath the tote or aqarium.Just heat one side so the chicks can go to the other side if it gets too hot.Also you will need fresh water and chick starter feed in the brooder.Keep the litter in the brooder as clean as possible or your chicks can get sick from bacterias.Good Luck!

Answer 2

I made one with a cardboard box and a 40 watt light bulb.

Place shredded paper in the bottom of a cardboard box, enough to safely cushion. Put a hole inside one side of the box so the light bulb can fir inside. You can use a small lamp, or an extension cord with a light at one end, like used in construction work. I hope this helps!

Answer 3

try calling one of your friends, or ask one of the friends around your area. you could also share their incubator