Egg got too cold?

[shessowitte]

I lost this little one about 24 hours after it hatched. First, let me say I think I did something wrong from the start. I added this little one’s egg under a mama two days after I put the first ones. I should have collected them all then put them under her all at once, so there’s that. The first chick hatched out 2 days before this one and of course the mama got off the nest. I tried to get her to go back on but it was sketchy throughout the day. Then when it started to pip, she was up off the nest again. I brought it in and it zipped the top, but never pushed out the second half over a 16 hour period. The yolk sac was completely absorbed so I removed the shell. No blood at all, but the chick’s legs didn’t seem to work.

I’m not looking for sympathy or a scolding, but I would like to know what more experienced folks can offer in constructive critique. I think I probably doomed the little one by putting it in late, but would like to hear from you all.

 

[Wezdin]

How long ago did it get out of the shell? it looks in the picture like it is just resting. Have you tried giving nutri drench or sav a chick?

 

[happyhens1972]

First and foremost, so sorry for your loss. It's always hard to lose our little ones xxx

Unfortunately, you are probably right, she was doomed from the start. It is vital that any eggs set under a broody, go in at the same time as it is the mother hen's natural instinct to take her newly hatched brood and go walkabouts. She will not remain on the nest once the majority have hatched so stragglers will be abandoned. Even if she did return, it seems that she was not 'steady' and the chick chilled. That may be why she didn't kick out of her shell, and after 16 hours stuck in one position, she wouldn't have had the energy or strength to sort her legs out.

It's a hard lesson to learn but next time, if there is one, save yourself the heartache and set everyone together.

Take care xx

 

[Melky]

Do you have a heat source or brooder ready or did the chick already pass? Can the chick take sugar water or sav a chick electrolytes in water? Would try getting it moving and dipping beak if still alive. Can dropper in fluids if need be.

 

[famerzellman]

When I hatched chicks last year some took a little longer then others to get there footing. I bet she will be just fine! I would give her another 48hrs and see if she perked up and started moving around! I would just recommend making sure she’s under a heat lamp and keep checking on her to see if she’s trying to move around (sometimes I would have to give them a little nudge) I had some that had me so nervous!!! Come to find out they were just lazy! Hehe!

I lost this little one about 24 hours after it hatched. First, let me say I think I did something wrong from the start. I added this little one’s egg under a mama two days after I put the first ones. I should have collected them all then put them under her all at once, so there’s that. The first chick hatched out 2 days before this one and of course the mama got off the nest. I tried to get her to go back on but it was sketchy throughout the day. Then when it started to pip, she was up off the nest again. I brought it in and it zipped the top, but never pushed out the second half over a 16 hour period. The yolk sac was completely absorbed so I removed the shell. No blood at all, but the chick’s legs didn’t seem to work.

I’m not looking for sympathy or a scolding, but I would like to know what more experienced folks can offer in constructive critique. I think I probably doomed the little one by putting it in late, but would like to hear from you all.

Sorry I read the post wrong. Sometimes weird stuff happens when hatching I lost a few 24hrs after hatch with really no reason why. Im assuming she got chilled also especially if the momma hen got off the nest. I’m really sorry you had to go through it! Best wishes!

 

[Wezdin]

I also misread the post, Sorry for your loss.

 

[chickens really]

Hello...Your right. Always start Eggs the same day under a Broody or one day apart...
Congrats on the live babies though..

 

[shessowitte]

How long ago did it get out of the shell? it looks in the picture like it is just resting. Have you tried giving nutri drench or sav a chick?

The photo was taken 12 hours out of the shell. I did give nutri drench but the chick died in the night.

 

[shessowitte]

First and foremost, so sorry for your loss. It's always hard to lose our little ones xxx

Unfortunately, you are probably right, she was doomed from the start. It is vital that any eggs set under a broody, go in at the same time as it is the mother hen's natural instinct to take her newly hatched brood and go walkabouts. She will not remain on the nest once the majority have hatched so stragglers will be abandoned. Even if she did return, it seems that she was not 'steady' and the chick chilled. That may be why she didn't kick out of her shell, and after 16 hours stuck in one position, she wouldn't have had the energy or strength to sort her legs out.

It's a hard lesson to learn but next time, if there is one, save yourself the heartache and set everyone together.

Take care xx

Thank you for your honesty and kindness. I feel horrible, but I can guarantee I’ll never make that mistake again.

 

[shessowitte]

Hello...Your right. Always start Eggs the same day under a Broody or one day apart...
Congrats on the live babies though..

Thank you. Heartbroken that I caused this to happen, but I won’t do it again.

Here’s the one that made it. Husband found her by herself tonight, drenched from rain despite being in a broody pen. The Polish mama had gone up into the roost and left the baby below! Brought her in and dried her with the hair dryer and she’s alert and seems healthy. I’m not letting the Polish brood again. Cochins are proven supermoms, so they will be my go to from here on.