Hi, have read lots of helpful stuff on here with my first lot of incubated rare breeds. I live in Spain, but eggs came from England, and long story short but ended up traveling a bit too long before getting here and into incubator. Poor rate of hatching, 17 out of about 40 - put this down to late incubation and possible journey.
Anyway, my last 2 had started yesterday with not much progress. This morning no change, in hindsight should have aided them late last night I think. wrap warm damp cloth as both looked very dry. Got one out but he can't stand and neck it bent. Did read another post saying chicks can straighten out, but fear it was in egg too long and is now deformed.
Second one, which is a Light Sussex and I only have another 2 of, is much harder to get out of his shell, even though some parts of him are wetter than the other one. But there is also a jelly stuff in there - what is that? and there was what looks like poo in the shell - is that ok? Also, seems like he has the crooked neck problem. Very chirpy though.
Thoughts for this stressful novice that I am!!!
Many thanks
Eli
Anyway, my last 2 had started yesterday with not much progress. This morning no change, in hindsight should have aided them late last night I think. wrap warm damp cloth as both looked very dry. Got one out but he can't stand and neck it bent. Did read another post saying chicks can straighten out, but fear it was in egg too long and is now deformed.
Second one, which is a Light Sussex and I only have another 2 of, is much harder to get out of his shell, even though some parts of him are wetter than the other one. But there is also a jelly stuff in there - what is that? and there was what looks like poo in the shell - is that ok? Also, seems like he has the crooked neck problem. Very chirpy though.
Thoughts for this stressful novice that I am!!!
Many thanks
Eli
