grannys gone and done it

[Granny Hatchet]

same this morning. still alive with no attempt to kick out. not sure what to do, finish the hatch or let it go. it only has the bottom half of the egg . the head and neck and half the body is exposed.

 

[rancher hicks]

I use the foam with no trouble. I just cut it down so it's bout the same as the turner. Just to hold the eggs upright. I'd even trim more off of the one in this pic.

I like that I can watch them in HOT water.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

wasnt she talking about blocks of hard foam ? that is what i thought any way. lol this is what i seen as well but with a paper carton.

 

[rancher hicks]

wasnt she talking about blocks of hard foam ? that is what i thought any way. lol this is what i seen as well but with a paper carton.

Paper can be washed but I figure it absorbs the moisture. I have use paper in the past, but it needs to dry out. I could be wrong. Everyone has their system that works for them. Never change yours just cuz someone else disagrees.

If it works for you stick with it.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

I just finished the hatch. it is still just as weak so i put it in a rolled up paper towel cup. the umbilical was still attached so i sterilized my scissors got the cold towel ready, the corn starch and my husband on stand by. there was no blood at all. LOL It didnt come too early or too late !! I suspect it is playing possum . it did however have some of the INNER membrane stuck to its side. if that was enough to keep it from hatching I dont know. but as of right now it is hatched, warm and drying. but it is very weak.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

I havent used either one. I did think she was talking about like those 4 in. thick hunks of foam and carving a hollowed place in them. btw, those 19 chicks ? i havent got them yet but i already have some one lined up for some.

 

[casportpony]

the serama is still alive , its veins are clear. I have freed the head but no attempt on its part to do any more. I also have not seen it open its eyes. it just lays there and throws out a couple cheeps once in a while.

Not good, but fingers crossed.

-Kathy

 

[Granny Hatchet]

I finished the hatch Kathy, my post is a couple up. it is weak but there is hope.

 

[casportpony]

I just finished the hatch. it is still just as weak so i put it in a rolled up paper towel cup. the umbilical was still attached so i sterilized my scissors got the cold towel ready, the corn starch and my husband on stand by. there was no blood at all. LOL It didnt come too early or too late !! I suspect it is playing possum . it did however have some of the INNER membrane stuck to its side. if that was enough to keep it from hatching I dont know. but as of right now it is hatched, warm and drying. but it is very weak.

Hate to be the buzz kill, but they don't play possum. If I were you I would find someone with lots of experience that uses or has used stil air bators as I suspect your temps are too low.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

I finished the hatch Kathy, my post is a couple up. it is weak but there is hope.

I am hoping for the best, but based on my own experience, and the from what I've read, chance of survival is slim, so don't get our hopes up. FYI, I mean that in the nicest way possible.

-Kathy