Observations Required with 18 Day Bantam Egg Please

[DrRob]

Maybe someone can help with the following questions please......

Does the darkish blob (Chick) always move, should it only take up half the shell as in top to bottom half and not air sac to point ?
It was moving about 2 days ago and it seems very still today with its head by the air sac
The veins were visible by the air sac 2 days ago and today according to my chart is day 18 and it is a Pekin/Cochin Bantam chick
Any thoughts - or just leave it and see what happens ?

Regards
Dr Rob.

 

[DrRob]

Somebody must be able to comment please

 

[easttxchick]

I would leave it-it's almost hatching day(today or tomorrow for bantams).
Maybe getting ready to hatch-just resting.
Good luck!

 

[DrRob]

Sorry to say it is now in chicky heaven - it looks like it died about 2 days ago ! I have 4 more which are due next Thursday and they are fine bouncing about as they were candled this evening, My partner and I have decided not to candle them any more as sometimes I think this can be worse than just leaving them alone and let nature take its course.
Hopefully I can post my new chick photo's next weekend.

Regards
Dr Rob.