Did I kill my chick????

[RcoM]

Thank you, Susan! I will add you to my list of hatching experts!

You didn't kill it. And by the way I go in as needed. However rather than spray the egg to soften it, if you see dried white exposed membrane and the chick appears stuck, just soften the exposed parts with coconut oil

 

[BigBlueHen53]

After my broody came off the nest with 4 chicks I placed the eggs in the incubator to candle later and got the broody and chicks settled in. When I got back and candled the eggs I found 1 of the eggs had a tiny hole in it and the chick was trying to hatch (none of the other eggs were any good).I ended up staying up all night with that chick and momma with her other 4.I'm glad none of the other eggs were any good because I'm not sure she would taken any later.Her 1st chick hatched 48+ hrs earlier than the one hatched in the incubator.

Did she accept the incu baby and raise it with the rest?