First Emu Hatch

[AlexBracken]

Just wanted to give an update: I have a chick that has internally pipped and whistling. It is working diligently to get out of that egg, hopefully I'll have more to share soon!

 

[Axle Quails]

Aww cool and welcome to byc

 

[foulman007]

go baby go

 

[SeramaChick]

Aw, that's great! I hope to hatch my own emu one day! Can't wait till the little guy is out!

 

[AlexBracken]

8:00PM was external pip! Wow this chick is going crazy, I'm so impressed! It's been working very hard on that thick shell...

 

[happyhensny]

Please post some pictures-I love Emu's!

 

[2buckskins]

Any pictures of a baby emu yet...?

 

[AlexBracken]

Well, after 47 days and 13 hours, we have a baby emu. It's resting in a rubbermaid right now. One thing I am worried about though: It seems to be breathing kindof funny. Like it's whistling, but not making any noise. It does this sometimes, and then sometimes it breathes fine. Also, it's still resting; anyone have an idea of when I should expect it to be up and about? Like I said it's only been five hours. Thanks guys, and here's some pictures:

 

[2buckskins]

I have no emu experience so I can offer no advice, but he or she is SOOOOOO cute!!! Congratulations!!!

 

[AlexBracken]

Thank you 2buckskins! He or she is for sure very cute. It's working very hard to stand up now. It can hold it's head up for a little while at a time. The thing that worries me though is that sometimes when it rests, it has it's legs spread out, sometimes in a complete splits. It is only going on 14 hours old here, but should I be worried about splayed leg or something? Thanks everyone!