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Well I did peel the shell away as I was convinced something was wrong. There was a little blood and the chick was facing the small end of the shell. When I looked at the shell, I could see that the air sac at the top was still intact so I guess this chick was just developing at the wrong end. It is alive but very weak and I do not expect it to live. I will be thrilled if it does. Did whatever I thought was right and I guess we all lose some now and then. 3 more eggs in the bator that show signs of life so maybe they will hatch properly. I already took 7 healthy ones out to the brooder from this hatch so I feel very lucky......so far 7/11.Thank you very much for your response. I know everyone always says "don't touch the eggs" but I think you have to use your judgement and I did. Well see what happens. I did need the support to know I was doing the right thing and that helped.
Well I did peel the shell away as I was convinced something was wrong. There was a little blood and the chick was facing the small end of the shell. When I looked at the shell, I could see that the air sac at the top was still intact so I guess this chick was just developing at the wrong end. It is alive but very weak and I do not expect it to live. I will be thrilled if it does. Did whatever I thought was right and I guess we all lose some now and then. 3 more eggs in the bator that show signs of life so maybe they will hatch properly. I already took 7 healthy ones out to the brooder from this hatch so I feel very lucky......so far 7/11.Thank you very much for your response. I know everyone always says "don't touch the eggs" but I think you have to use your judgement and I did. Well see what happens. I did need the support to know I was doing the right thing and that helped.
