External Pip No zipping yet-30 hours...Need advice

[pamelajy15]

I have some eggs hatching...it is an elementary attempt. The first chick hatched with no problem and is doing fine. Two chicks hatched and I lost both of them...They pipped 6 hours after the first chick and hatched the next morning. They were weak, wet, never strong enough to stand on their own. temp is just below 100. I supplemented with electrolytes in water to them and they did get stronger for the day but I lost them in the end.

One egg began an external pip 30 hours ago. Strong tapping and peeping. Pip is open about 1/2" starting to dry around the edges. Chick is getting weaker...trying to leave her alone. Misting the shell when I check on it. Any thoughts on when I should assist? I do not want to lose this one.

Incubator is a closet, heated. Temps are good. I'm in Florida, humidity is ever present. Chicks are mixed breed...Roo was a buff Orp...This chick, from a Jersey Giant hen.

Lost my sweet Roo to a Barred Owl three weeks ago and in my sadness, set some of his eggs...what a learning curve.
Thanks

 

[fried green eggs]

HI &

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You should re-post this in the Incubating & Hatching Eggs forum. Or go to Sally Sunshine page she has articles on hatching. She may be on the site now. Good Luck.

 

[pamelajy15]

Thanks...Too late, I realized I posted in the wrong forum and reposted there.

 

[MsChickenMomma]

Glad to have you join us! I hope the rest of the hatch goes okay.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome to BYC! Good luck with your hatch.

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! I will keep my fingers crossed for you.

 

[roostersandhens]

Try posting in Incubating and Hatching Eggs, I don't know if Sally minds me saying this but: Sally Sunshine who is a BYC member knows a lot about that!

Edit:
I am editing to say I just realised that someone else said this too.

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[All Henned Up]

Welcome and enjoy BYC!
Steve