Hospital incubator temps for orphan nestlings

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Mortisha
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I have my incubator set at 34oC & 70% humidity for these chicks. Is this OK?
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We are currently battling with regular long blackouts at the moment and it has been a struggle to keep a stable environment going for them.
I've had to alternate with a hot water bottle through the night while waiting for the electricity to come back on.
They didn't actively feed today as I’d like, kind of worried the unstable temps last night stressed them.
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I run my cage at 37deg and around 60% not sure if it's right or not but it works for me main thing is no cold drafts
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At that age 32 deg to about 37 deg should be ok. Can I ask what are you feeding them and how often, as I said in the other post I think that they are Spotted or Western Bowerbird chicks. Private message sent.
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Mortisha
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Thanks everyone.

Tintola, I'm assuming that they are noisy minors because they are pretty widespread in this district.
I'm feeding a mix of insectivore/lorikeet wet mix at a ratio of about 1:3 parts via a small syringe.
Yes, I'm hoping they will start eating more frequently now conditions are more stable for them (fingers crossed on no more blackouts).
They have had probably about 1/2 their body weight in total food today.
They are pooping healthy though so that is a plus.
As usual there is a small one that doesn't seem as active as the others.
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If you have any problems the vets at Western Plains Taronga Zoo in Dubbo are fantastic with advice on looking after natives .

A better option than wires and they actually care . Whats a phone call gonna hurt :thumbup:
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