Hey friends!
I think I had a cold spot in the incubator as 2 eggs in one area did not hatch. One was super tiny and dead inside when I opened it (as it was smelly). For the other egg I put a safety hole in the air cell and saw some movement. After leaving them for a couple days, I checked it again today and saw the baby was small and alive, but shrink wrapped. I carefully moistened and peeled away the membrane which was very thick.
I have them set up in the bottom shell in a cup and paper towel in the incubator and gave them a couple drops of sugar water. I did not see any yolk left to absorb, but looks like some goop is still around the umbilical area. I used a soft toothbrush with warm water to try and get the dried membrane off their head, but they're still crusty.
Is there anything else I can do for this little one to get them through the night? I don't have any vitamins aside from niacin powder.
I think I had a cold spot in the incubator as 2 eggs in one area did not hatch. One was super tiny and dead inside when I opened it (as it was smelly). For the other egg I put a safety hole in the air cell and saw some movement. After leaving them for a couple days, I checked it again today and saw the baby was small and alive, but shrink wrapped. I carefully moistened and peeled away the membrane which was very thick.
I have them set up in the bottom shell in a cup and paper towel in the incubator and gave them a couple drops of sugar water. I did not see any yolk left to absorb, but looks like some goop is still around the umbilical area. I used a soft toothbrush with warm water to try and get the dried membrane off their head, but they're still crusty.
Is there anything else I can do for this little one to get them through the night? I don't have any vitamins aside from niacin powder.