Help Help Help@!!!!!! DAY 20 BROKEN EGG!!

[stumble_n_mumble]

i have a broody hen on eggs outside its day 20. and the one egg that deff has a baby in it was kick out and laying in the dirt.... i think the ducks got up there.... anyway the egg is chipped out where the air sack it .... saw the baby moving a bit.... the membrane didnt brake so i threw the egg back under broody mama..... anything i can do?!

 

[Sjisty]

I would just watch it and her. If it gets kicked out again, do you have an incubator?

 

[stumble_n_mumble]

no i dont own one... i try to only use broodys..... i boarded her up in the area with the eggs so its dark and she is setting on them still

 

[Sjisty]

Got my fingers cross for you!

 

[stumble_n_mumble]

and i know she didn't kick it out im almost positive my pekin duck went up there.

 

[stumble_n_mumble]

anyone else!?

 

[stumble_n_mumble]

ok its been about 3 hours now.... and i still see the baby inside alive... membrane hasnt broken so im guessing its ok. then once it breaks the membrane it can breath oxygen right away.... idk what else to do!

 

[ranchhand]

You're doing fine. But stop looking at the egg! The hen should be in lockdown mode, don't move her now. Every time you move her for a look she is losing humidity and temp.

Good luck, I think it'll be fine.

 

[Sunny Side Up]

I agree. The main concern is having that membrane dry out and making it more difficult for the chick to get out. Let's hope the hen can help keep it moist against her warm bare skin. And I'd suggest providing a more secure place for your hens to brood, one where no nosy hens or ducks or whatever can get in and interrupt.

I pray for this chick's success!

 

[stumble_n_mumble]

thank you!!! actually luckily! it has been misting all day! so the humidity is HIGH! and she isnt bare under neath shes full of feathers still lol and i will try not to peak until tomorrow

i didnt break the membrane and im happy with the decision thank you everyone PRAY FOR HER!!!!