End of day 22?

[Chuckkeeper]

One hatched on day 19, nothing since

Keep waiting?

Here the others are

37.7C
63% humidity
Brinsea Covina 12

 

[Hei 20]

One hatched on day 19, nothing since

Keep waiting?

Here the others are

37.7C
63% humidity
Brinsea Covina 12

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If this egg past 19 days already, then the egg is no good. Because by now you should be seeing a baby chick inside.

 

[Trisseh]

There’s only one out of the bunch that I can’t see clearly enough to say pitch ‘em all. The first and last are definite quitters, as is the 3rd. The second is hard to see but looks dead. Any movement in the 4th while candling? That’s the only one I can’t get a clear read on.

*ETA the last actually appears to be clear, not a quitter. Sorry. Either way non viable.

 

[Trisseh]

Thank you for checking and explaining. What does pitch them mean? Do you think they were all at one stage fertile? I wonder if it is time to give up?

I would throw out the ones that are obviously dead. The last picture didn’t develop, or not far enough to show up when candling.

The first picture looks like it started developing and then stopped.

The second egg has an odd space on the top left of the egg in the orientation it is in the picture; I usually find, if I open up eggs that look like this, that this space is full of fluid or decomposing yolk.

the third egg has an obvious blood ring, which if you’re not really sure what you’re looking for can be hard to miss. It loops down in a ring towards the bottom of the egg.

the fourth egg, the one I can’t see well enough, would be the only one that may have any sort of chance. With that one, when you have it on the candler, can you see movement within the egg? It’s possible it’s a little bit behind, if you see movement and there’s a viable chick in there. Sometimes I’ll tap the egg gently with my fingernail, and get a movement in response, if it’s alive.

sorry to not be more clear, I tend to ramble when I get going. Haha.

 

[Trisseh]

Good luck! You got this!

 

[Trisseh]

Is there a chance this chick might have hatched normally? I really didn't think any were still alive. Will it pip at the part that is now exposed? I haven't for that oil or ointment. Can I use anything else. I soooo want this chick to live as I have one other x

Hard to say. It may also still quit on you, but movement is good! You can visualize where things are better if you put something on the membrane. It’ll give you an idea if it’s positioned correctly. Olive oil works too, just doesn’t last as long. I’ve also used eye lubricant in a pinch. Just plain stuff though, without any added ingredients.

 

[Chuckkeeper]

Did you pick away the inner membrane? Was there any blood at all? Do you see the beak?

Did you pick away the inner membrane? Was there any blood at all? Do you see the beak?

I can see the internal membrane pulsating which I presume is respiration. I can't see the beak. Is the head supposed to be at the wide end which I have opened? I think I am seeing the head... I'll check her at 6am... 4 hours!

Thank you both for your help

 

[Ruby Rogue]

Hopefully that's the head you are seeing...I've never had to assist a malpositioned chick that didn't first attempt a pip. Fingers crossed for your little one.

 

[Trisseh]

I can see the internal membrane pulsating which I presume is respiration. I can't see the beak. Is the head supposed to be at the wide end which I have opened? I think I am seeing the head... I'll check her at 6am... 4 hours!

Their head is usually tucked up under their right wing, kind of upside down with the beak positioned towards the fat end where the air cell is. Pulled a random illustration from google to give you an idea of proper positioning.

I totally did not realize you’re across the pond. Haha. Grab a couple hours of sleep anyways. it’s only 10pm here. Haha.

 

[Rachnicko]

Keep your fingers crossed!

I hope she makes it...