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...
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...
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.
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...
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!
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...