Hands on hatching and help

[hrt4desh]

Is there still yolk left? If there is, no she doesn't need food or water, the yolk is all she needs for now and don't let her stand up or run around, she could rupture the yolk-
If the chick is fully hatched from the shell, then you dont need to worry about humidity anymore, and you dont want anything damp against the chick. Rather, putting them in a cup cushioned with dry paper towels while they absorb everything is fine. Do you have anything to measure the temp under the lamp with?

Did you throw out the other eggs/did you candle them to check they were deceased?
Yes, in future do not open the shell, rather give them a warm place to finish hatching.
A photo would definitely help!

Thank you so much for your quick response!

I honestly don't know if there is still yolk left. How do I tell? (We've had broody hens for years. I've never had this happen.) If there isn't yolk, should I feed it?

We fully "hatched" the chick before reading what we should have done. (I kind of panic in these kinds of situations.) So it hasn't been in an egg for hours.

I'm not sure I can get a temp under the lamp. If I can, what should it be?

I've tried candling eggs before but never with success so I've stopped. He was cracking them open when he found the first one. I assumed they'd be dead after all of the trauma.

 

[hrt4desh]

Here are some pictures

 

[hrt4desh]

It appears that there is dried feed under it now.

Also it seems that the temperature is at 73.4. The humidity is 80% with it laying on the damp napkins.

 

[BelovedBirds]

Thank you so much for your quick response!

I honestly don't know if there is still yolk left. How do I tell? (We've had broody hens for years. I've never had this happen.) If there isn't yolk, should I feed it?

We fully "hatched" the chick before reading what we should have done. (I kind of panic in these kinds of situations.) So it hasn't been in an egg for hours.

I'm not sure I can get a temp under the lamp. If I can, what should it be?

I've tried candling eggs before but never with success so I've stopped. He was cracking them open when he found the first one. I assumed they'd be dead after all of the trauma.

The temp you're aiming for while the chick is absorbs is about 37 degrees C, nice and warm. After the chick has absorbed it all and is fluffed up, I'm actually not sure as personally I used a brooder plate instead of a lamp. I believe the temp doesnt matter too terribly, as long as the chick is able to escape the heat as needed (heat over one side of the brooder, one side cool) But Again, this is for later. Right now, aim for about 37, certainly no higher.

To check for the yolk, just very gently lift the chicks head up, and check her tummy area. If there is yolk, she should also be yawning and making chewing motions with her beak.

Feed isn't much of a worry, once the yolk is absorbed, the chick can go two days without food- as its still living on nutrients from the yolk. That said, once the yolk is absorbed fully you can offer food and water, they just might not show too much interest in it immediately which is normal.

 

[BelovedBirds]

Here are some pictures View attachment 3197914View attachment 3197915

looks like it is mostly absorbed! Can you hold the chick up a little higher, checking under the tummy? See if theres any of the yolk sac left, or if its all absorbed into the tummy-
Once the yolk is absorbed there will likely be a small hole in the tummy, and this should close pretty soon.
Is the piece of shell on her stuck to the skin?

 

[BelovedBirds]

It appears that there is dried feed under it now.

Also it seems that the temperature is at 73.4. The humidity is 80% with it laying on the damp napkins.

its a little cool for her, try adjusting the position and closeness of the heat lamp slightly, aiming for 98F, once the chick is dry and fluffy, reduce the temp to 95F.
Keep a close eye on the temperature after adjusting it to ensure it stays at the desired temp and doesnt spike any higher.
I would take the damp napkins out and ensure she is on a dry paper towel or towel.

 

[hrt4desh]

looks like it is mostly absorbed! Can you hold the chick up a little higher, checking under the tummy? See if theres any of the yolk sac left, or if its all absorbed into the tummy-
Once the yolk is absorbed there will likely be a small hole in the tummy, and this should close pretty soon.
Is the piece of shell on her stuck to the skin?

There's is a tiny piece of egg but it came off.

She's (I hope she's a she) chirping like crazy.

Here's another pic.

 

[hrt4desh]

I've got the temp up to 95. She's settled now and not chirping.

Should I be concerned about this?

 

[hrt4desh]

BTW, thank you @BelovedBirds for all of your help!!

 

[BelovedBirds]

There's is a tiny piece of egg but it came off.

She's (I hope she's a she) chirping like crazy.

Here's another pic. View attachment 3197918

okay, so we're almost there it looks like she needs more time to absorb properly.
This doesnt really look how I expected, but it may just be that its difficult to see it clearly on my phone.
I'd keep her settled down, on clean dry paper towels, perhaps in a cup would still be good. She seems pretty damp and sleepy still, so make sure shes warm enough.