HOW TO HATCH KIENYEJI CHICKS WITHOUT INCUBATOR| DAY 1 CARE+ STUCK CHICK TIPS

In this video I show you how to hatch kienyeji chicks with broody hen step by step, from spotting a broody hen to _kienyeji chicks day 1 care_. No incubator, no electricity — just nature + a local hen here in Ruiru, Kenya. I lost 2 chicks this hatch, so I’m also covering kienyeji chick mortality and what to do if your chick is stuck in the egg_. If you’re doing _broody hen care Kenya style, this is the real process — mistakes and wins included. Tuko pamoja! Let’s learn together 👇 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 No Incubator, No Electricity! 0:36 Intro: Ruiru Homestead Diaries 1:17 3 Signs of a Broody Hen 2:00 Fertilized eggs: rules + mistakes 2:21 Keeping the nest safe and dark 2:39 Waiting 21 days: what NOT to do 3:00 Day 1 hatching + 4 care rules 6:11 Stuck chick / shrink wrapped: 3-step rule 6:51 Closing + what’s next KEY TOPICS COVERED: ✅ How to know if your hen is broody ✅ Nest setup for broody hen care Kenya ✅ How to hatch kienyeji chicks without incubator ✅ _Kienyeji chicks day 1 care_: food, water, warmth ✅ What to do when chick is stuck in the egg ✅ Why kienyeji chick mortality happens + how to prevent it QUESTIONS FOR YOU: Comment “TUKO PAMOJA” and tell me: 1. How many chicks did your hen hatch last time? 2. Have you dealt with a stuck chick in egg before? NEXT VIDEO: Week 1 to Week 4 Kienyeji Chick Care → Feeding schedule, vaccines, and the #1 mistake killing chicks. Subscribe + tap the bell so you don’t miss it. DISCLAIMER: I’m not a vet. This is what works for my kienyeji hens in Ruiru. For vaccines, disease, or serious illness, please consult a qualified poultry vet. CONNECT: New to Ruiru Homestead Diaries? Subscribe for honest Kenyan farming tips, no fake perfection.