Euthanize get Partially Hatched Eggs w No Chance

[Maeschak]

Hello All - I am looking for suggestions as to how folks euthanize partially hatched eggs? I have two eggs where I can see beaks gulping for air and tweeting once in awhile but the chicks don't have much chance of survival so I'm at a loss for what to do. (Shrink wrapped and inability to move in egg beyond poking a whole in the side of the egg).

In the past I've assisted w hatching but always ended up having to euthanize anyway due to leg issues or something (I snip off the head w scissors). I really don't want to make the poor chicks endure that- so how do folks euthanize live chicks still mostly in their shell?

 

[Golden Brahma 64]

I would still assist them. Why let them die ? Give them a chance

 

[chuckachucka]

Yes I would definitely still assist and euthanise later if neccessary. They have a chance, however small, so don'tgive up on them yet!

 

[Maeschak]

Well, I assisted one and to my surprise it looks like it is doing well!

The reason I am leaning against assisting is that I do not necessarily want the genetics from chicks that cannot hatch on their own, I basically torture the poor thing during my assists (water boarding shrink wrapped chicks), and I've never had an assisted hatch chick have full function of its limbs (it's almost like they need the struggle of hatching to get their legs working).

 

[bobbi-j]

I see what you’re saying. I kind of feel the same way - if a chick can’t hatch on its own, there is usually a reason. If you don’t want to pass on the genetics of these two, you can always band them or separate them, raise them up and then put them in the freezer.

 

[Mrs. Light Sussex]

Having difficulty hatching doesn't necessarily (but it can) mean poor genetics. More often than not, it is due to incubator malfunctions, unstable temperature and humidity throughout incubation.

 

[Maeschak]

Having difficulty hatching doesn't necessarily (but it can) mean poor genetics. More often than not, it is due to incubator malfunctions, unstable temperature and humidity throughout incubation.

I agree. But I can't tell which possible reason is the cause and I don't usually want to take the chance.

 

[Maeschak]

I see what you’re saying. I kind of feel the same way - if a chick can’t hatch on its own, there is usually a reason. If you don’t want to pass on the genetics of these two, you can always band them or separate them, raise them up and then put them in the freezer.

They are all going to the freezer except for the very best rooster... I am looking for a good replacement rooster which is why I'm not wanting to include chicks with extremely difficult hatching issues. I had about 23 eggs hatch fine on their own but have a few that either opened a gaping hole in the side of the egg almost (3 days ago) or zipped and got shrunk wrap. In any case, if the next ones survive I'll band them so I'll be sure I don't select it as my new rooster, tx for the idea. (I've never banded babies but do have those tiny zip ties).

 

[bobbi-j]

They are all going to the freezer except for the very best rooster... I am looking for a good replacement rooster which is why I'm not wanting to include chicks with extremely difficult hatching issues. I had about 23 eggs hatch fine on their own but have a few that either opened a gaping hole in the side of the egg almost (3 days ago) or zipped and got shrunk wrap. In any case, if the next ones survive I'll band them so I'll be sure I don't select it as my new rooster, tx for the idea. (I've never banded babies but do have those tiny zip ties).

Just be sure to check frequently as they grow so fast.

 

[obicat]

They are all going to the freezer except for the very best rooster... I am looking for a good replacement rooster which is why I'm not wanting to include chicks with extremely difficult hatching issues. I had about 23 eggs hatch fine on their own but have a few that either opened a gaping hole in the side of the egg almost (3 days ago) or zipped and got shrunk wrap. In any case, if the next ones survive I'll band them so I'll be sure I don't select it as my new rooster, tx for the idea. (I've never banded babies but do have those tiny zip ties).

Shrink wrapping is an incubator/humidty issue not genetics.

I've helped 3 in the last 2 hatches. 1 is slightly smaller but I think it always would have been, the other 2 are completely fine.