chick hatched whose eyes won't open.

missionarywife

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Apr 17, 2010
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One of my chicks's eyes are shut. Can anyone tell me what to do? I hate the idea of culling but I really can't handle a handicapped bird. Please tell me that she will make it.
 
it is pretty fluffed. hatched sometime today. I put it back in the incubator. I am hoping she opens her eyes.
 
The most humane way is don't think about it. Just go roll it in a paper towel or two, take a big knife and press down hard on the neck and hold the knife like that for about 30 seconds. I am queen of dwelling on it. I've learned to just get up and quickly get it done. Your doing it a favor.
 
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I would certainly give it 48 hours-72 hours unless you see no improvement at all. They don't need food or water for 3 days. It gives you a chance to see if things get better.
 

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