A chick with a massive Air cell.

[Tookie]

I incubated 4 eggs back in June, all 4 made it to lockdown, but one never did pip externally or internally, so unfortunately it didn't make it. But I noticed after time the air cell got bigger and there were bumps all around, it wasn't a straight line. Not sure if there was anything I could do, I gave it time and didn't assist. I believe it died the first day of lockdown or so.

It started looking really weird and abnormal. That wouldn’t happen with a live chick. That was day 21.

 

[casportpony]

Hey guys,

I have a chick in the incubator that is due to hatch, I noticed it is a bit later pipping than the rest so I have quickly handled it and it seems to have a massive air cell, like more air cell than chick by the looks of things. When I candle it I can see what looks like a tiny beak and a breathing motion. I am a little worried with the amount of space between the membrane and the end of shell. What are my options here, do I let nature takes it course and hope it makes it to the shell to pip or am I going to need to intervene at some stage? And how will I know if I need to intervene? Its important to note the shell hasn't been pipped yet, and I know taking it out of the incubator isn't ideal but I had a feeling something wasn't right and felt the need to candle. I will attach a photo for reference.

If any chicken mums or dads have any advice on my next port of call, I would be incredibly grateful

How's the egg doing?

When I have one like that, and I know it's pipped internally, I make a safety hole.

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