Horribly deformed chick-Did I cause this?

[waibel zoo]

This chick was peeping in shell for about 24 hours. Then stopped. I took it out and listened. I tapped on the shell and heard nothing. Dang it. I pipped it gently, the air sack was pipped but was moist. The chick was absolutely crammed in there. No way it could hae broken out. I am glad it did not hatch, it could not, becuase I would have had to kill it. It has horrible scissor beak, and is missing an eye. Did I cause this? I never saw a temp spike. The humidity was 40-45% for 18 days. Then I moved it to the hatcher that is forced air with 65% humidity. I calibrated the thermometers and the hygrometers before Istarted. I had another egg in with it that hatched Wednesday, no problem. Pics in a few.

 

[waibel zoo]

Side with eye

No eye. The dark is feathers.

 

[DANNY]

I asume you are talking about the cross bill. Unfortunately this happens especially with incubators and even under broodies. It's nothing you did or didn't do it just happens.

 

[giasmom]

Sometimes these things just happen. Don't be so hard on yourself, I'm sure there was nothing you could of done differant.

 

[lovemychix]

So sorry about that baby.

I think sometimes things just happen. I'm sure it wasn't anything you did since the other was fine.

 

[waibel zoo]

And the lack of 2 eyes. It has one on the left side when looking at it. THe right side has nothing. This is a polish so it has a vaulted skull that is almost leaning to the side with no eye. I am guessing it did not hatch becuase the beaks are so crossed. Like I said. I am glad though. It would have been hard to cull it. I just want to know if this is something I did.

 

[waibel zoo]

What really bites is this was the only chick, of this breed, from a dozen, that developed. I have nothing for my $42.50.

 

[halo]

I would think this is more of a genetic issue than an incubating issue.

 

[DANNY]

I fell your pain. I bought 36 eggs and hatched one and it died. I paid about $70 for nothing. Shipped eggs can be a nightmare. I will say that eggs that were packaged well did hatch good. Everybody that ships eggs needs to lean from dipsy doodle. Her methods definately work.

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

I'd agree that it's a genetic thing rather than an incubation issue. I'd contact the seller and at least them know...you never know, they may offer replacements?? Was it a bantam or a LF? Also, what day was it on? It looks sort of under-developed to me....