Does anyone have experience with hatching shipped eggs?
I have 3 turkey eggs going into lock down today. All 3 had detached air cells, that re attached on Day 12. 1 of those retained fluid in the air cell, the other 2 have good air cells (odd shaped, but dry inside).
The one that retained fluid in the air cell, has fully developed, but with retained the fluid, and it has not evaporated... this obviously will cause problems during hatch (drowning).
I have separated this one from the other 2, since I figure the only chance of it surviving, is assiting the hatch (I have done this before, but not when there is fluid in the air cell). I do not want the assistance to negatively affect the others.
Here is my plan:
I can see where it is starting to apply pressure, and push on the inner membrane, and will most likely inner pip?? I hope Im right?? Any feedback here?
I have put it in a position (on its side) where the fluid is on the opposite side of that spot.
Once it pips the inside membrane, I will immediately put a hole in the shell on the opposite side of the air cell (where the fluid is sitting) to drain the fluid.
Once the fluid is drained, and there is a hole for air, I will leave it alone for 1-2 days and see how it progresses, since it has air and shouldnt drown.
If no progress is made, I will assist like I have in the past.
Does this sound like it will work?
Has anyone had an experience like this?
Am I correct on where the poult will most likely pip internally?
Thank you!! And wish me luck!
I have 3 turkey eggs going into lock down today. All 3 had detached air cells, that re attached on Day 12. 1 of those retained fluid in the air cell, the other 2 have good air cells (odd shaped, but dry inside).
The one that retained fluid in the air cell, has fully developed, but with retained the fluid, and it has not evaporated... this obviously will cause problems during hatch (drowning).
I have separated this one from the other 2, since I figure the only chance of it surviving, is assiting the hatch (I have done this before, but not when there is fluid in the air cell). I do not want the assistance to negatively affect the others.
Here is my plan:
I can see where it is starting to apply pressure, and push on the inner membrane, and will most likely inner pip?? I hope Im right?? Any feedback here?
I have put it in a position (on its side) where the fluid is on the opposite side of that spot.
Once it pips the inside membrane, I will immediately put a hole in the shell on the opposite side of the air cell (where the fluid is sitting) to drain the fluid.
Once the fluid is drained, and there is a hole for air, I will leave it alone for 1-2 days and see how it progresses, since it has air and shouldnt drown.
If no progress is made, I will assist like I have in the past.
Does this sound like it will work?
Has anyone had an experience like this?
Am I correct on where the poult will most likely pip internally?
Thank you!! And wish me luck!
