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    Had to assist with hatch- help!

    I left him in the incubator until he was dry. I had to put him in a cup because he was flipping around and ending up on his back. He was the last egg to hatch. I had actually given up on him and was about to turn the incubator Off when I heard him peeping. All other eggs hatched on day 21/22...
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    Had to assist with hatch- help!

    Thank you for your replies. He seems to be doing a little better but I'm pretty sure he has wry neck. His head droops down really low and you can almost feel the crookedness in his neck. Right now he's in a clear container in the brooder so he can still see the other chicks. We tried putting him...
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    Had to assist with hatch- help!

    We left him in the incubator. He's lying on his tummy with his legs stuck out straight behind him and nit lifting his head. Poor guy- I hope he makes it but it doesn't look good.
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    Had to assist with hatch- help!

    My husband just helped assist a chick hatch that was stuck. Now the chick is lying down and not lifting up his head. Is he warn out from hatching over 2 days? He isn't lifting his head much- possibly wry neck? What can I do to help this poor little guy? Probiotics? I don't want to see him die...
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    Lockdown temp and humidity?

    Thank you so much! My kids and I have been staring at the incubator since lockdown just waiting for something to happen, lol! I appreciate you reassuring a newbie. I candled all of them on day 18 and they looked great- lets just keep our fingers crossed!
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    Lockdown temp and humidity?

    I have read and read about this, but I guess I need a little reassurance since this is my first time hatching. I have 20 eggs that have made it to lockdown. On day 18 I bumped the humidity to 67-68% and the temp is holding steading at 99.4. Today is day 20 and no eggs have pipped yet. Is my temp...
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