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I'll keep you all updated over there.


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I'll keep you all updated over there.
I'll keep you all updated over there..
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Is it too early to start assisting?
No external pip. I can't see any yolk. None of the others have hatched, does that make a difference? It's kind of difficult to tell about the blood.Depends, do you know if it was externally pipped before the accident? Any sign of blood in the membrane? Since the shell is so crushed, can you see the belly area and see if there's any yolk?
No external pip. I can't see any yolk. None of the others have hatched, does that make a difference? It's kind of difficult to tell about the blood.
The other eggs are on day 21 as well. I cannot see the belly area, unfortunately. I'll keep an eye on it, and keep it moist.If it wasn't externally pipped before the accident then it may not be ready - what stage are the rest of the eggs at? External pips? We may want to take cues from them. Can you see the belly area and see there's no yolk, or can you not see the belly area?
I'd take it slow, since pulling it out too soon could kill it. When it's ready, it'll also start struggling hard to get out. For now, I'd keep the membrane moistened like you are and let it rest. It can breathe and is warm, so it's not in danger if you don't assist right away.
Personally, I don't think it's going to make it. there are a few different things you can do to try to save it though.I have 7 Orpington Bantam eggs on day 21. The broody got a little anxious and attempted to "help" it hatch. Ended up doing more harm than good. I stuck it back under her, but she ended up crushing it even more.I have it in the incubator now. It's still alive and moving. I moistened with some coconut oil, as the membrane was starting to go brown. You can see in the video how crushed it is.
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