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WildRoseAk
In the Brooder
- May 8, 2021
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I need some advise. The day before yesterday I didn't check on eggs under mama. It was day 21 I think and I didn't want to affect humidity. When I checked last night there was a dry chick running around and a pip that was quiet and still. I waiting 4 hours guessing that they had started at the same time and it was the same. I brought it in and took some shell off and it didn't seem interested in coming out. So I waited and read and took the shell from above the air sack. She seems to be in the right position but pipped just below the air sack right out of the egg. It's been 16 hours now and she still is quiet doesn't move much and isn't interested in coming out. Blood veins are drying and the membrane where air sack would be is almost completely clear. I can move it around on her and it's not stuck to her face. I'm just really confused now and don't know what to do. Another egg has popped on the nest this am and I'm leaving it with mama. Was I just too soon? Have I hurt this one even though i didn't make it bleed? I'd appreciate any help. I'm feeling pretty bad right now. Photos from beginning of assist and how she looks now.