Been About 20Hrs Since Start Of Hatch.....

[Mahlzeit]

I have one chick who has been out since yesterday and 2 others that started the same time and haven't progressed much farther. I read on here you're not supposed to help with the hatch but at some point I'm gonna have to try I don't want them to die in the egg and have this poor little one all on his own. What should I do?

 

[natalie1136]

I know most say don't help, but i do, only if it is absolutely necessary. Make sure you keep the membrane moist though (a paper towel with warm water) damp only. Only help a little at a time. Especially if the chick seems like it is really wet. They have to absorb the liquid. If you break it open to fast and before the yolk is absorbed it will usualy die.

That's just my 2 cents. Others may have a better idea.

 

[Camelot Farms]

I agree with Natalie.

Let us know how its going.

 

[Mahlzeit]

The 2 chicks I helped out of their shell are alive and doing well.

 

[miss_jayne]

sweet! that's great!