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Should I pip the eggs for late chicks?

post #1 of 3
6/14/12 at 1:18pm
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I had to save my eggs from the hen two days ago because she was killing them as they hatched, and I have no incubator. Last night, I helped one hatch. This morning, three had pipped, but one was dead. I don't know at what point I should help the two remianing pipped chicks since the membrane is drying and I've had so many complications. Two more eggs haven't pipped, but were alive as of yesterday. Should I pip the eggs myself to see if the chicks are still alive? Will this give them a better chance of survival?


Edited by Freckleluck - 6/14/12 at 1:29pm
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post #2 of 3
6/14/12 at 5:10pm

If they dry out, they will die. I guess you could try to help the piped ones, if there is no way they would survive if you did nothing.

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6/14/12 at 11:01pm

If you need to help them hatch, have a look at this thread. It'll tell you what to do:

 

If intervention is necessary as a last resort

 

Good luck!

 

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