In February I purchased 3 emu eggs. I was so excited to start this new journey. In the incubator they go. My Hubby and daughter weigh them once a week to ensure that we were on track. Then we started the wiggle test... so exciting...then the first one started to hatch- we had to help the little guy out. The eyes looked like they had cateracts. Then the next one 2 days later also needed our help. My daughter says- oh mom don’t look.... I was in shock.. the beak was deformed(not aligned) and only one eye. So I cuddle the little guy as my daughter said - not sure how long this toad will live. I contacted the person that I bought the eggs from and was told - not sure why..... the third one did not pip and passed away.
So now I am attempting - to realign the beak and put drops in the other guys eyes.
My question to the group is - why did this happen.. did I do something wrong?? Was this bad genetics?? I was told the other Emu was born with an eye infection. The one that died- when I opened the egg the emu’s eyes were cloudy.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated..
So now I am attempting - to realign the beak and put drops in the other guys eyes.
My question to the group is - why did this happen.. did I do something wrong?? Was this bad genetics?? I was told the other Emu was born with an eye infection. The one that died- when I opened the egg the emu’s eyes were cloudy.
Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated..
