Incubation Help!

[PoultryFanatic22]

I’m worried one of my eggs that is supposed to hatch this week is in trouble.

I set the egg 4/16 at about 10pm in the incubator at 99.5 F with a humidity of 55%.

The egg weighed 102.80 g.
On 4/23 it weighed 98.10 g
On 4/30 it weighed 93.24 g
On 5/2 I changed the humidity to 50% temp was kept the same.
On 5/7 it weighed 87.97 g
Today, 5/10 it weighs 85.46 g

Has the egg lost too much weight to be able to successfully hatch? The baby inside is still alive because I do see movement. I plan on moving the egg into my hatcher Thursday evening. Should I do this sooner? Are there any adjustments I can make to humidity to help compensate for too much of the egg’s weight lost?

 

[IvysAnimals]

The baby might just be absorbing the rest of the egg fluids for preparing to hatch...It doesn't sound so good so it might be the amount of hydration the eggs are getting.... or read these if they suit the situation better-


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[KsKingBee]

Aim for about 15% total weight loss. Mine typically hatch at about 26 to 27 days, I move them to the hatcher about three days prior.

 

[PoultryFanatic22]

The chick hasn’t pipped yet but is still alive. Today is day 27. Should I assist? I have a feeling it has been shrink wrapped to the egg

 

[IvysAnimals]

Usually they take 28-30 days so maybe let them try for a little longer......If they're not out by tomorrow or the morning, you might have to assist

 

[KsKingBee]

The chick hasn’t pipped yet but is still alive. Today is day 27. Should I assist? I have a feeling it has been shrink wrapped to the egg

If it hasn't pipped it can not shrink wrap. I never assist unless it starts to zip and quits for 12 to 24 hours.

 

[PoultryFanatic22]

I checked this morning and the chick has pipped. The main thing I’m concerned about is the chick not getting enough oxygen.

 

[KsKingBee]

I checked this morning and the chick has pipped. The main thing I’m concerned about is the chick not getting enough oxygen.

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Is the pip at the pointy end? If so you are going to have a bit of a problem and may have to help. This will help you.

 

[PoultryFanatic22]

I started to assist the chick in hatching out last night. It started bleeding a tiny bit so I stopped. I finished assisting it and the baby is finally out!

Thank you! I don’t think the baby would’ve made it without your help and advice. It’s toes are curled, is this a defect or normal for a chick that’s just come out of the shell?

 

[KsKingBee]

I started to assist the chick in hatching out last night. It started bleeding a tiny bit so I stopped. I finished assisting it and the baby is finally out!

Thank you! I don’t think the baby would’ve made it without your help and advice. Its toes are curled, is this a defect or normal for a chick that’s just come out of the shell?

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Yes, chicks that have trouble hatching and take extra time to get out of the shell usually will have some curled toes and sometimes hock problems. When they can not get traction with their feet they cause another problem with slipped tendons and straddled leg(s). Use either medical tape or a flex cloth bandaid and make a shoe to flatten out the curled toes and make sure you have a non-slip surface like a shelf liner, paper towels are too slick, washcloths are good too.