Do I help??

[Kerid87]

I'll be watching for more updates this afternoon and evening. Hoping this chick will improve in a few hours. Good job on the assist!!

Thank you everyone for the help and positive support! I'm crossing my fingers and saying prayers!

 

[Buckingham Palace]

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[BelovedBirds]

It was completely dry where it had originally pipped. Where I broke the membrane, it is very wet and sticky

Any change?
She may just need time, keep her in the incubator, and keep a close eye on her. What makes you believe she is not developed correctly? Just that she is curled up or am I missing something?
Give her time. If she feels sticky or hard as though concreted together, you may need to use some warm water to gently rub it away, then dry her with a paper towel. Tender love and care go a long way.

 

[Kerid87]

What a rush of a day! Running from kid's hockey playoffs to saving chicks!!

Any change?
She may just need time, keep her in the incubator, and keep a close eye on her. What makes you believe she is not developed correctly? Just that she is curled up or am I missing something?
Give her time. If she feels sticky or hard as though concreted together, you may need to use some warm water to gently rub it away, then dry her with a paper towel. Tender love and care go a long way.

 

[Kerid87]

What a rush of a day! Running from kid's hockey playoffs to saving chicks!!

Here she is after lots of love and clean up!!

 

[BelovedBirds]

Here she is after lots of love and clean up!!

wow what a sweet baby! I'm so glad things worked out

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

Some cleaning up can make a world of difference.

 

[PasoRoblesEgger]

Doing a happy dance!

 

[Frances L]

Here she is after lots of love and clean up!!

Thank you for sharing. It was an excellent lesson in hatching baby chicks! And so happy about the outcome.

 

[NickyS2512]

Here's a post on assisted hatching, take a look.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

If it's been over 24 hours, you might want to help.

Agree with this