hatching eggs

[alexjbyl]

I am hatching koekoek chickens from a amchine. I notice that lately the chick get born with a orange -red bean sized inflation from the anus. They usually die at day two but what is this and can I fix it?

 

[kelseygirl707]

Sounds like the yoke sack isn't absorbed compleley, usually if you leave them be in the bator for a day or two they will absorb it.

 

[TheFarmMama]

Could be a humidity/temp issue, what are you keeping yours at during incubation and hatch?

 

[alexjbyl]

i am at 35,7 degr during hatching and 39 during incubating. I djusted the light to be more in the direction of the hatchlings. I think you are giving a good shot because since I increased the hatching temp I am on a 80% success and have only had one like that instead of 3+4 from the thirty.

Maybe you can help some more please, I sometimes get chicks in the nursery of 1-2 days with gaping mouths like they are gulping for air?

Regards
Alex

 

[alexjbyl]

Sorry
Humidity is 70%

 

[TheFarmMama]

I keep my humidity between 50-55% during incubation and 70-75% during hatch and have absolutely wonderful results so long as it does not go any higher or lower than those percents. Maybe that will help you some. Best of luck and Happy Thanksgiving!