EDUCATIONAL INCUBATION & HATCHING CHAT THREAD, w/ Sally Sunshine Shipped Eggs

[BantyChooks]

Even computers know better than to like one of Ralphie's posts, 'specially if they're on hating innocent dux!

See, Ralphie... Even computers hate you.

 

[Leave a LightOn]

Strange things happen where he is involved I've noticed. Does anyone have a REAL answer to wether the shoe shavings are ok for plants or trees lol

I think they'll be fine.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

I think they'll be fine.
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That's great! Although I thought I had fixed my mistake before anyone noticed lol I could use some "shoe" shavings for the ducks bedding I bet!

 

[duluthralphie]

Strange things happen where he is involved I've noticed. Does anyone have a REAL answer to wether the pine shavings are ok for plants or trees lol

I answered really !!!

 

[duluthralphie]

No more rash talk!!! We. Are in mixed company!

 

[ChcknNurse]

I have a chick that I thought needed assistance hatching. All my other eggs had hatched and this one showed no signs. I worried it may be malpositioned because I had another that died in the shell due to a malposition. I read through the assisted hatching guide and did as it said for a malposition suspicion. This chick does not look ready to hatch as I can still see pretty thick veining. Do I just leave it in the incubator? I chipped away most of the air cell to check but didn't pierce the inner membrane.

Also, if not too late-- coconut oil warmed in the microwave (30 sec to melt, not heat) ... rub on membranes. I rub a little on exposed chick (avoid beak). After the vessels dry, you may be able to put a little on a qtip, and rub a little between the chick and membrane. A little bit can help her move. Return her to the incubator to rest and warm.

 

[ChcknNurse]

Thank you for the quick response! I feel terrible for trying to help but I was sure the chick was in trouble.

You have to start somewhere... it'll get better as you have more success. Sometimes you can't stare at the little pip, waiting for evidence that everything is okay--- You have to walk away . Sometimes I have to do it, too .

 

[runt325]

Well I just got back from the vet with one of the chickens he got bumble foot and the vet thinks that he also might have a auto immune defincy and he gave us clindamycin is he going to die

 

[kajira]

Shoes somehow go missing all the time. Barefoot is easier---you can't lose your feet.

I don't know, I think my teenager might lose his feet... if they weren't attached.

 

[BantyChooks]

Well I just got back from the vet with one of the chickens he got bumble foot and the vet thinks that he also might have a auto immune defincy and he gave us clindamycin is he going to die

Vet would know that better than we do.

I don't know, I think my teenager might lose his feet... if they weren't attached.

My Rugrats would too.