Can chicks get to big in eggs,

[bloomnbeauty]

In my last hatch some of the eggs were pipped but chicks didn't hatch. When I opened the eggs I found chicks that looked like they were to big to turn and zip. Any ideas what would cause that? I have another batch in the bator and would like to prevent this happening again.

 

[KellyHM]

Sometimes they can get stuck b/c they're too big or b/c they have a deformity/weakness that causes them not to be able to turn around all the way. I've had to help a few out here and there, so just keep an eye on them and intervene as necessary.

 

[hinkjc]

Here is a troubleshooting page that may be helpful..

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AA204

Jody

 

[katrinag]

WOW, what wonderful information. Thanks Jody

 

[citychickers]

That information is AMAZING! WOW! Thank you for posting that!

 

[hinkjc]

You're welcome. There are several of those links inside the sticky at the top of the page. I highly encourage folks who are new to hatching to read them. They all have great info for incubating and hatching. I especially love this one.. http://gallus.tamu.edu/Extension%20publications/b6092.pdf
I keep a copy in my incubation tracking binder and it is with me for all of my hatches. Even if I don't refer to it as much as I used to, I find it very helpful when I doubt myself.

Jody

 

[Akane]

I had some pullet eggs which were much smaller than normal size for the breed that the chicks could not get positioned to hatch. The only survivors are the ones I helped out of their eggs.

 

[UrbanMama]

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Excellent link! I printed copies for both of my daughters and myself...incubating, hatching and raising chickens are all part of school this year!

Thanks Jody!

 

[klf73]

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Ditto, same thing happened to me. It was what was sent to me, not my choice