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After your chick has hatched, clean the umbilical area carefully with betadine and leave to dry. Newly hatched chicks will be wobbly and should not require food or water for the first 2 days. They will continue to get nutrients from the yolk sac for up to 5 days. After 2 days old offer blended kale floating in the water and on top of 18%-20% UNmedicated chick crumble, ground-up alfalfa-based rabbit pellets with Rooster Booster vit/mineral pellets. We choose not to use Ratite starter because it is formulated for ostriches, not emu. Vitamin B Complex/B12 (sublingual liquid human version with no xylitol added to water, just a few drops enough to tint water). Introduce a variety of fruits and vegetables like shredded cabbage, apples, bananas, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, diced carrots, and peas. Fruits, veggies, mealworms in moderation. Use heavy dishes or bowls they can't easily fall in, slip in, or knock over. They scoop to drink, so most regular poultry waterers do not work well. They are too shallow. Heat lamp (low 90's) on one side until feathered (3-4 months). Keep safe from predators, including family pets and PLEASE supervise children/irresponsible adults that could potentially drop or otherwise injure your chick. Cushioned flat surface (not concrete). Non-slick surfaces at all times. Slipped tendons or splay leg can happen and is hard to correct. They need enough room to exercise their legs as they grow or leg problems can occur. They poop a lot. It can be semi-solid to an all-out splat, which is perfectly normal. Transition from chick crumbles to layer pellets between 3-6 months old. Continue rabbit pellets, Rooster Booster vit/mineral pellets, fruits, and vegetables.
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