Hatching Help!

[Ggsnonie]

Yes all but the but end he's still hooked to the yolk so I wrapped him tight in damp warm paper towel put him back in the incubator but he wouldn't stop trying to get out and he was chirping up a storm so I re wrapped him and now he's also wrapped in a blanket and I'm holding him and he's been sleeping ever since

 

[Ggsnonie]

Should I give him water or be doing more how long before he absorbs the yolk like I said yesterday he's a day early his sibling started tapping to get out this morning g hope that goes smoother

 

[chickens really]

Don't wrap it up in damp towels...The umbilical needs to dry up and fall off..Put it in its brooder that is warm...It does not need food and water till it absorbed the yolk..

 

[Ggsnonie]

Ok he's awake what if he pulls on it trying to get up or out of the rest of the shell

 

[chickens really]

They can go 24 hours after hatching without feed and water..I usually put out feed and water in the brooder once they are moving around...I make a soupy mix it's easier for them to eat..That way they get food and water. I also provide dry and water..I peep and quack to them and use my finger to encourage them to eat and drink...

 

[chickens really]

You have to leave them alone if the shell is still attached it will fall off in the incubator...

 

[chickens really]

If it bleeds dip its unbiblical in corn starch...Then leave it to rest in the brooder...You cant rush this....

 

[Ggsnonie]

So I should put him back in the incubator until it falls off or he pulls it off he wants to get up and go I guess that's a good sign

 

[chickens really]

As they are hatching they sometimes are dragging the shell too..Let it do its thing in the incubator...If it won't fall of soon then use a bit of oil and see if that helps?...

 

[Ggsnonie]

Ok you've been amazing I couldn't have gotten thru it without your help I'll post an up date in a bit ty