I don't know whats wrong with my chick

[Yard Farmer]

Incubator temp is 38.0 Celsius
Humidity I don't know

My incubator doesn't me measure the humidity sadly

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Sorry for the delay. It probably can't do anything because it's extremely weak. It's kind of like whenever humans get extremely anemic to the point of needing a transfusion and they're so weak. For the sugar water, I'd use warm water (not hot) and dissolve some white sugar in it. If you have nutridrench, that's also good for them and full of necessary nutrients. Let me see if I can find exact measurements of sugar. @Chicks In VA any chance you know the water to sugar ratio or a good mix?

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Incubator temp is 38.0 Celsius
Humidity I don't know

My incubator doesn't me measure the humidity sadly

It's always advised by many of the folks here to have a separate thermometer and hydrometer (calibrate both to make sure they're accurate) inside the incubator while incubating. If the temp reading on your incubator is off, that can cause problems with your hatchlings. Plus it's helpful in knowing the humidity reading. You may want to look into getting one for your next hatch, but of course, it's up to you

 

[Yard Farmer]

Thank you so much for your help!! I'm going to make some sugar water now

I hope this helps. This is a replacement chick for one of our hens that was killed by a stray cat about 1 months ago

 

[Yard Farmer]

It's always advised by many of the folks here to have a separate thermometer and hydrometer (calibrate both to make sure they're accurate) inside the incubator while incubating. If the temp reading on your incubator is off, that can cause problems with your hatchlings. Plus it's helpful in knowing the humidity reading. You may want to look into getting one for your next hatch, but of course, it's up to you

Thanks again..you have been incredibly help full

 

[Yard Farmer]

Thanks again..you have been incredibly help full

I'll get one ASAP

 

[Yard Farmer]

I meant I'll get a thermometer ASAP

Sorry

 

[HeatherKellyB]

@MGG im not sure if < she's < still on tonight but she's a very knowledgeable, kind, and helpful young lady

@Yard farmer i wish you the best with this little chick, but I admit that I worry about it's survival. No matter what, you'll know that you tried to help and I pray you can find comfort in that.

II did find that it's been mentioned to mix two cups sugar in one gallon water for newly hatched chicks. That's not the same ratio that I used, but to be completely honest, I can't remember.

 

[Yard Farmer]

Thank you for trying to help. but I think it just passed

 

[HeatherKellyB]

This thread has been extremely helpful to many people. I know that you have assisted before, but I figured I'd share it with you in case you'd like to read over it. I review it every time I have eggs in the incubator and it's phenomenal
Guide to Assisted Hatching for All Poultry