Dropped egg that was about to hatch!! Help!!!!

[rsb911411]

I was candling my ringneck dove egg and dropped it!!!! I took off part of the shell that shattered and there was a good amount of blood but the chick was still alive!! I put olive oil on the membrane and have it in my incubator. What do I do now!!!!!!!!

 

[rsb911411]

Nevermind. It passed away.

 

[ChickNanny13]

 

[kmfriend]

So sorry to hear that. I know it is heartbreaking. Once after candeling I cracked one of my eggs. I also saw blood and quickly put a wet paper towel on it. I searched forums here and learned that melting candle wax can seal a crack. It worked! I know you are sad now, and I totally understand, but for next time you incubate eggs, have a candle and match nearby. That's what I do now.

 

[SouthShoreFarmer]

So sorry

 

[rsb911411]

Thank you all. I really thought it had a chance last night because it was still alive afterwards, but the shell was basically crushed and I think it lost too much blood. Its just worse because it had maybe anday left. Its sibling had pipped which means it was due to hatch the next day. I realize I was just excited with the thought of babies and should have left it alone. Next time I will just let mom do her thing and leave them alone.