little guy is doing great! Thanks again for everyone’s help.... it’s separated with another one who was “sticky” but had a much easier time. He’s still kinda gross and poorly looking but an fighter... 2 days of electrolyte water, thinking about giving them some chick crumbles today.
Meet Sticky...
Yes! I moved them from one incubator to another because the one I had them in originally was waaaaay too high in humidity.... like 80%. Idk how long it was like that;y husband and I both work so it could have been a good 8 to 10 hours. The one I moved the hatched chicks to is a godsend.
I appreciate it very much. It’s little wings were glued to its head, not allowing it to straighten out. I’m still not sure it’s going to make it, but at least it’s not stuck in a ball freaking out anymore and if it does pass it will pass in peace... I had one die this morning still in the wet...
Ok, so this chick has been struggling to hatch for 48 hours; finally did today but I had to assist by breaking apart pieces of shell - I was careful not to tear off the membrane. Problem is, the umbilical cord is still attached to a glop of grossness to the bottom part of the shell, and the top...