HELP! broody died eggs are dying

[Spiderduck]

Pipping and zipping is hard work for the chick. Some need several hours -- as much as 24 -- to rest up after the first pip before breaking out. They are often quiet during this rest-up phase. It's too soon to worry.

Attached is a link to second, excellent BYC article regarding how and when to assist during hatching. It talks a bit more about when NOT to intervene and does a good job laying out what is going on inside the egg when the chick is pipping and getting ready to hatch. I found it really interesting and it definitely keep me from worrying so much during the early hatch phases.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching.64660/

Hi thanks for the help and info!
I looked into the article and yes was really intresting!

Im not really super pleased about assisting the hatch as it is a bit scary. However my mum has seen the eggs and is a bit more hardy than me so of she wants the assist i will still watch over and yell at the same time. Haha

Anyway the chick is quiet and has been all day. Ive been regulary putting coconut oil on the shell so it doesnt dry out. And keeping the humidity fairly stable (dampening the towels).

I walked past a few times and i am sure i can hear a quiet peep from it.

I am now waiting until tomorrow to see if theres any movement.

If not, i will crack a small safe hole and maybe assit in opening it.

Also i will be candleing it soon. Just to check on it and all the other eggs.

 

[aart]

Ive been regulary putting coconut oil on the shell so it doesnt dry out.

Remember it's the membrane, not the shell, that you want to keep moist.

Also i will be candleing it soon. Just to check on it and all the other eggs

Candling at this point is not going to tell you much. If I had a pip that was inactive for 36 hours I would start picking at the shell to enlarge the pip, looking for a breathing beak and being very careful of veins.

 

[Spiderduck]

Remember it's the membrane, not the shell, that you want to keep moist.

Candling at this point is not going to tell you much. If I had a pip that was inactive for 36 hours I would start picking at the shell to enlarge the pip, looking for a breathing beak and being very careful of veins.

Oh i will keep the membrane moist too! Thanks for that. I was just doing the shell.

Hmm. Im going to wait until tomorrow. If no little chick or no more of a bigger hole. I will do so.

 

[Spiderduck]

Hey guys

So i checked on my pipped egg. And this is what it looks like now.any concerns?
Will it hatch during the night? I did hear it peep once more when i was applying coconut oil to it.

 

[Hyroler]

You don't have to keep applying coconut oil.let membrane dry out and crack it will be easier for chick to get air and get out

 

[Hyroler]

You don't have to keep applying coconut oil.let membrane dry out and crack it will be easier for chick to get air and get out

 

[gimmie birdies]

coconut oil will plug up the natural air holes on the egg won't it?

 

[Hyroler]

I'm afraid these eggs don't stand a chance.Instead of leaving them alone as if they were in lockdown they have been messed with once a hour for last 3 days.I can't believe I'm looking at egg in picture with coconut oil dripping off it.

 

[Windy_Acres]

Hey guys

So i checked on my pipped egg. And this is what it looks like now.any concerns?
Will it hatch during the night? I did hear it peep once more when i was applying coconut oil to it.
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If it's still peeping, that's good news. Hopefully the peep still sounded strong. Hard to say when it will hatch, but I would certainly consider expanding the pip now like Aart suggested, or at least very first thing in the morning if it still hasn't changed. Because your humidity is probably lower than an incubator or under the broody, the membrane could well be drying right out, which makes it very hard for the chick to move around and hatch itself.

Good luck!

Btw, fun fact... I see you're from Peterborough, UK. I'm from just outside Peterborough, Ontario, Canada!

 

[Spiderduck]

If it's still peeping, that's good news. Hopefully the peep still sounded strong. Hard to say when it will hatch, but I would certainly consider expanding the pip now like Aart suggested, or at least very first thing in the morning if it still hasn't changed. Because your humidity is probably lower than an incubator or under the broody, the membrane could well be drying right out, which makes it very hard for the chick to move around and hatch itself.

Good luck!

Btw, fun fact... I see you're from Peterborough, UK. I'm from just outside Peterborough, Ontario, Canada!

Firstly what a fun fact! Haha

Secondly how do i open its pip?