Day 8 air sac problem?

[teaton]

I have 4 eggs that I have been incubating for 8 days, everyone is developing fine but 1 has an air sac on the side of the top of the egg instead of the center like the rest, I was wondering if it is going to cause any problems, or if It will eventually kill the baby chick inside. Anyone ever had one look like this?

 

[RubyNala97]

Was this egg shipped or local? It can happen in either case and as long as the egg continues to develop it shouldn't be a problem. Especially since that one is just a little off center. I've seen them all the way down the side of the egg. The only thing you can do is if/when the egg gets to lockdown, trace the air cell so you can make sure the chick is positioned correctly and pips into the air cell.

 

[teaton]

Thank you for responding! The egg was one of mine, from my backyard flock. I did however bring it right in and set it in the bator and I've read some need to rest. I will mark the egg sack if it makes it to lockdown, what happens if the chick doesn't pip it in the right spot?

 

[RubyNala97]

Thank you for responding! The egg was one of mine, from my backyard flock. I did however bring it right in and set it in the bator and I've read some need to rest. I will mark the egg sack if it makes it to lockdown, what happens if the chick doesn't pip it in the right spot?

Usually, especially with local (non-shipped) the chick will still zip on its own. But sometimes they are in a position where it's not possible and in that case you would have to assist the chick out of the egg.
Instructions here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching

 

[teaton]

Usually, especially with local (non-shipped) the chick will still zip on its own. But sometimes they are in a position where it's not possible and in that case you would have to assist the chick out of the egg.
Instructions here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching

Thank you so much!

 

[Chickies2020]

update?

 

[teaton]

It worked itself out i guess. Its still going good and getting bigger! 1 week until lockdown!

 

[teaton]

This egg pipped tonight, we will see how it hatches

 

[RubyNala97]

This egg pipped tonight, we will see how it hatches

congrats on the pip!

 

[teaton]

I'm really glad it made it this far, I'll be even happier if it hatches!!! Sleepless night so far for me....