HELP Broken egg, chick still inside

[AmyLynn2374]

I had to set the incubator up last night without giving it time to run to stabilize the temp. It usually is around 99.5, but it was running a little high when I left this morning for school. What humidity would you recommend? I have it running a little higher than usual as literally half of the chick's shell is missing so the moisture can't be held in. The chick's skin looks about as moist as when the chick's first hatch which I am guessing is a good sign?

I would think so. Let me put it this way, when you said 50-60% I did not say anything...lol I say this because I usually jump at telling people not to use that high humidity, (unless lockdown, then I say the more the better...lol) But I was thinking along the same lines as you. That without the top part of the shell to hold some moisture in, it's probably a good idea to have it higher. This is uncharted territory for me, and I'll be surprised if he makes it to hatch (but extrememly happy), but I think we are using the same logic and I agree.

 

[WalnutHill]

The damp rag around the cup, if kept damp, will maintain the proper humidity in his microclimate (cup).

 

[moxygurl]

Here is the little one! He's squirmed around quite a bit and stuck a foot out of the hole. We have him nestled in some paper towels in our incubator. As of now, the temperature is a steady 99.5 and the humidity is around 58%. There has been a huge change in this little fella from 24 hours ago when I brought him in. He was literally moments away from beiung buried when I saw movement. From what I can tell, his shell got crushed and peeled away. When he was initally brought inside, it was a huge bloody mess. Since we've kept him warm and moist, there has been a tremondous change in how he's acting. @WalnutHill @AmyLynn2374

 

[AmyLynn2374]

Here is the little one! He's squirmed around quite a bit and stuck a foot out of the hole. We have him nestled in some paper towels in our incubator. As of now, the temperature is a steady 99.5 and the humidity is around 58%. There has been a huge change in this little fella from 24 hours ago when I brought him in. He was literally moments away from beiung buried when I saw movement. From what I can tell, his shell got crushed and peeled away. When he was initally brought inside, it was a huge bloody mess. Since we've kept him warm and moist, there has been a tremondous change in how he's acting. @WalnutHill @AmyLynn2374

I really hope he makes it!!!

 

[WalnutHill]

Me too!

 

[moxygurl]

I think my little guy is trying to hatch out! He's got a leg up from any other chicks on their way out as he's only got about half a shell to escape from but he's trying to break free now!

@WalnutHill @AmyLynn2374

 

[AmyLynn2374]

I think my little guy is trying to hatch out! He's got a leg up from any other chicks on their way out as he's only got about half a shell to escape from but he's trying to break free now!

@WalnutHill @AmyLynn2374

That would be so cool if he made it out healthy and strong!!!

 

[AmyLynn2374]

Do you have a name picked out in case??

 

[moxygurl]

Do you have a name picked out in case??

Due to the hell he's gone through to get to this stage, I feel that Lucky would be a good fit! Any suggestions? This little one is a bantam of some sort. We have bantam frizzles, brahmas, and then sebrights so I have no idea what it'll look like when it's all grown up!

 

[AmyLynn2374]

Due to the hell he's gone through to get to this stage, I feel that Lucky would be a good fit! Any suggestions? This little one is a bantam of some sort. We have bantam frizzles, brahmas, and then sebrights so I have no idea what it'll look like when it's all grown up!

He makes it he's indeed lucky. Of course he's strong too, like Hercules...lol I guess lucky is non gender though...lol Athena?? lol