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I have an abandoned egg at Day 22, it's chirping and making a soft scratching noise. Mama went off with the other chickies. I don't have an incubator, what can I/should I do?? Help please!
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Is it pipped? If so, keep the membrane moist. If not, I’d recommend msking a safety hole. Take a mini screwdriver and hand drill a hole in the air cell.
I don't know on the how long question, but on the how question. I use a small drill bit and just turn it in between my fingers on a spot and only putting enough downward pressure so the bit scrapes the shell. It can take a couple minutes to get through, but you won't hurt the chick doing it that way. With a pin or nail, you could stab the chick.It hasn't pipped. How long should I wait to make a hole?
It hasn't pipped. How long should I wait to make a hole?
Update on what's been done? Pics would be good too.![]()