How long can the chicks stay in the incubator before transferring to the brooder?
Since turning will have been stopped and dividers removed for hatching, the chicks will be perfectly happy in the incubator for a few hours until they are dry and fluffy. Dont open the incubator until most chicks have hatched. Opening the incubator allows moisture to escape and makes it more difficult for later chicks to hatch. Once all viable chicks have hatched you should transfer them to the brooder and place the incubator top onto the brooder base. The brooder & enclosure should have textured, absorbent litter on the floor. If the floor is slippery the chicks can damage their legs. Paper towel works best in the classroom and should be replaced daily.
