HELP! Emu chicks with deformities

[telow6848]

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..

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Awww, I am so very sorry. Them poor Babies. I have never hatched emu but if it were a chicken I would say genetics is playing a roll here.
@Pyxis

 

[Pyxis]

Sorry about your little guy It could be genetic, or possibly due to damage incurred in shipping. Looks like he has a cross beak as well as is missing an eye. He might be able to do okay as long as you provide deep bowls for him to eat and drink out of. There is unfortunately no way to correct a cross beak, and there is a chance it will get worse as he grows. All you can do is try with him and see if he can continue to eat and drink okay.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Thank you Pyxis

 

[drumstick diva]

what a shame

 

[Tammy6971]

Sorry about your little guy It could be genetic, or possibly due to damage incurred in shipping. Looks like he has a cross beak as well as is missing an eye. He might be able to do okay as long as you provide deep bowls for him to eat and drink out of. There is unfortunately no way to correct a cross beak, and there is a chance it will get worse as he grows. All you can do is try with him and see if he can continue to eat and drink okay.

Thank you. I am going to post on the EMU forum as well. If there was inbreeding - would this contribute to my issues?