Hands on hatching and help

[newchickmama91]

Lastnight I had to help a little quail chick out after 30 hours of pip good job I did it wasn't breathing when I first made the hole bigger then it let out this really loud noise and started wriggling again!! It's now nearly fluffy enough to join the crew

 

[Calichicken2015]

Lastnight I had to help a little quail chick out after 30 hours of pip good job I did it wasn't breathing when I first made the hole bigger then it let out this really loud noise and started wriggling again!! It's now nearly fluffy enough to join the crew

 

[newchickmama91]

Helped this one yesterday! Look at those matching toes

 

[newchickmama91]

What do I do if I have a couple that have hatched with a tiny bit of yolk to absorb? Do I just leave them or do I have to put something on it?

 

[AmyLynn2374]

OK.. so I am going to post this random idea here rather than the DIY incubator area because it applies more to "hands on" than general topic. My incubator is made from a clear tub and fairly deep (I am going to change that next time actually) I've mounted my lights on the lid and have a removable clip for the fan that hangs on the side so I can decontam without worrying about electrical sockets after a hatch. BUT with the same premise... and depending on the size of your arms (I'm a big girl... I would imagine it would be tough for guys too....) why not add gloves the way they due in human baby bators? Or this diy contraption found under the heading "magic mushroom kit" (hmmm.. LOL) Have it warmed and ready day 18 like a brooder but on day 22-23 you can transfer your "hands on"s over to it and not have to open it afterwards. I hand turn so was in and out first 18 days but even with a good bator that can take the temp all over. All the DIY vids cut holes for their sockets (I screw mounted mine.) and then seal the socket with silicone. The same might be done with kitchen style or chemical protective gloves like these. They could be pulled up and tucked up when not in use but for moments when hands on is needed... Not ideal for your larger cabinet folks (the mind boggles... I'm still trying to figure what I will do with the 20 I'll soon have) But for smaller

I love the idea of gloves in the side!

Lastnight I had to help a little quail chick out after 30 hours of pip good job I did it wasn't breathing when I first made the hole bigger then it let out this really loud noise and started wriggling again!! It's now nearly fluffy enough to join the crew

Awesome good job!

What do I do if I have a couple that have hatched with a tiny bit of yolk to absorb? Do I just leave them or do I have to put something on it?

If it's a tiny bit, I'd leave it. If it's a significant amount that can be easily ruptured I'd set it in a cup with a damp paper towel in the bottom and leave it in the incubator to finish absorbing.

 

[PD-Riverman]

I love the idea of gloves in the side!
Awesome good job!

Come on Amy----you know this would not give you the hands on---you desire----LOL. But it can be done.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

Come on Amy----you know this would not give you the hands on---you desire----LOL. But it can be done.

Hey, as long as I keep a flashlight in the bator, I'm good...lol

 

[newchickmama91]

I love the idea of gloves in the side!
Awesome good job!
If it's a tiny bit, I'd leave it. If it's a significant amount that can be easily ruptured I'd set it in a cup with a damp paper towel in the bottom and leave it in the incubator to finish absorbing.

It was so tiny but somehow its ruptured

things aren't looking good.

 

[hutchieT]

So first, thank you so much for the advice yesterday, of the 13 eggs, 6 have hatched, 3 have pipped, that leaves 4. We are now on day 22, I am wondering 1st- how long to leave the chicks in the incubator? 2nd- should I do something for the 4 eggs who have not done anything yet (they were all active when candled on day 18)!

 

[AmyLynn2374]

It was so tiny but somehow its ruptured

things aren't looking good.

Sorry to hear that. Is the chick still active?

So first, thank you so much for the advice yesterday, of the 13 eggs, 6 have hatched, 3 have pipped, that leaves 4. We are now on day 22, I am wondering 1st- how long to leave the chicks in the incubator? 2nd- should I do something for the 4 eggs who have not done anything yet (they were all active when candled on day 18)!

Congrats! When to move them is a personal decision. I remove mine as they become active in the incubator. I prefer them to be in the brooder with access to food and water. Some leave them in till they are dry and fluffy. Others don't move them until the hatch is over.
There isn't much you can do for the unpipped eggs. If they are internally pipped, you can put a safety hole in the air cell, but other than that, without progress from them there's a higher probability of doing more harm than good.