Day 21 Found out my chick passed in the egg - slightly graphic

[Newchickgrandma]

I was going to title my post is the egg still alive , but I couldn't see it move for the past 4 days when candling, so I decided it was dead. 4 days ago I couldn't see it move and the veins just below the air cell were lighter instead of darker. Today, day 21, no movement and a pretty clear space just under the air cell with dark bumpy outline of the chick under that. Inside was a fully formed chick and it was starting to smell.
Just sharing what I learned.

 

[Chicken_Obsesser]

Sometimes these things happen because of genetics and/or other factors that we can't control. I'm so sorry for your loss, don't fault yourself for it.

 

[amg]

The one that had pipped Thursday night was dead when I intervened.

One hatched late yesterday. I had to help it and it's not fluffing up. Any thought's?

I candled the 14 remaining eggs. I could clearly see live babies, but nothing has hatched in 12 hours.

I put the eggs in on April 10th. We are at day 23. These eggs were shipped.

Should I put a hole in the shell of the egg cell if I find any movement? Do I need a hand held drill to do this?

These are ermine ameraucana eggs. So I want to try anything to help.

 

[Newchickgrandma]

When you candle the eggs do you see the beak sticking into the air cell? Maybe play some baby chick sounds to help encourage them. I wish you the best with your hatch.

 

[Newchickgrandma]

The one that had pipped Thursday night was dead when I intervened.

One hatched late yesterday. I had to help it and it's not fluffing up. Any thought's?

I candled the 14 remaining eggs. I could clearly see live babies, but nothing has hatched in 12 hours.

I put the eggs in on April 10th. We are at day 23. These eggs were shipped.

Should I put a hole in the shell of the egg cell if I find any movement? Do I need a hand held drill to do this?

These are ermine ameraucana eggs. So I want to try anything to help.

Any news? How is the one that hatched?