HELP HELP HELP!!! incubator meltdown day 8

[Stoneymama]

Is it possible to put the chick so he can see and hear the others? Chicks need others to thrive, not sure of your setup.

Thankyou, The baby is in a box inside the brooder with the others so it can constantly hear the others and chirps back at them ,but when I try to let it join them they immediately peck at the unabsorbed sac ,so I give them a few minutes together while watching to make sure they don't hurt her and once the cord falls off should be able to let them be together all the time

 

[Cynthia12]

Oh, and trimming the bulb isn't a good idea. At this point if leaving it, there is no bleeding. You have no idea where the blood vessels are inside. I made that mistake ..once..they can surprise you with bleeding from just a small cut. Just let it dry up all the way.

 

[Stoneymama]

I would imagine once it gets stronger and heals over it should be possible to slowly integrate back into the group. Do you think?

Iv separated chicks and ducklings a few times like this then once the problem area is completely healed put them together more everyday untill they are getting along well which normally takes about a week but it verys depending on the situation and strength progression of the problem bird.

I guess, I haven't had any issue with chicks like this. But it's good to know if there ever is an issue!

I think we r all appreciative of your input and experience, thanks!

I'm gonna trim it in a day or so ,once all the blood is withdrawn,as there is still some pink suggesting blood flow in which case I would u like hate to trim it and have baby bleed out .

 

[nuthatched]

Can you buy a light bulb socket and turn off the existing elements? definitely find a surge protector for your incubator if you can. do you have a crock pot? someone made a incubator out of those.

 

[Ponypoor]

Oh crap!!! That just sucks! Might be faster to get a new incubator, if you have a feed mill or TSC they usually have one, or maybe a local poultry breeder. Please keep us apprised we r rooting for you!

 

[Ponypoor]

I double checked my set date they are due to hatch on 1/10/22

Look forward to updates in that case! And chicks in a couple weeks.

 

[Ponypoor]

There are 7 eggs that have made it this far after the meltdown and I saw some wiggling lastnight befor bed so I'm starting lockdown today I will post an update when they start pipping or peeping .

Very egg-citing! Can't wait to see

 

[Stoneymama]

Update,today makes day 23 and a 3rd baby just pipped around 8 pm❤ i am surprised and can't wait to see what it looks like,I hope it hatches out

 

[Stoneymama]

I think the bleeding finally stopped and I got it to drink some water ,will update later if anything changes with the little babe

 

[Ponypoor]

Yes, but chances are things may not be 100% internally. But may be ok only time will tell.

Sometimes you just have to let time tell....