May hatch-a-long

[UThobbyfarmer]

Good luck! As long as you go in through the air cell carefully you won't hurt it. Fingers crossed it's ok Was the air cell drawn down when you candled?

 

[chickenmama109]

ok here is an up date so i tryed to put the safety hole put i could not get the screw in the shell it just kept slipping off so i started to tap on the egg and candle and i think i could see it breathing but know the temp in the bator is at 99 and the egg does not fill to warm im not opening it anymore and if theres no chick tomorrow then i will try the safety hole again fingers crossed

 

[chickenmama109]

Good luck! As long as you go in through the air cell carefully you won't hurt it. Fingers crossed it's ok Was the air cell drawn down when you candled?

thanks im trying to wait but im so worried

 

[chickenmama109]

At this point what have you got to lose...Egg late ...No movement..
Just be very careful You never know...

i dont know what to do i think i seen it breathing but i dont know if it was just my mind playing tricks on me i hope she is still alive thanks for all your help

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

You can try the air hole again but instead of trying to pierce the egg make a tiny scratch (2-3mm). Just keep gently scratching over and over the same spot. Gradually applying more pressure as you go and eventually it'll go through. It won't take nearly as much force as piercing the egg. Screws are usually super sharp at the tip.

I've never tried this for safety holes but I did it recently on an egg I wanted to blow out and save. Worked well.

 

[chickenmama109]

You can try the air hole again but instead of trying to pierce the egg make a tiny scratch (2-3mm). Just keep gently scratching over and over the same spot. Gradually applying more pressure as you go and eventually it'll go through. It won't take nearly as much force as piercing the egg. Screws are usually super sharp at the tip.

I've never tried this for safety holes but I did it recently on an egg I wanted to blow out and save. Worked well.

thanks tomorrow i will get a sharper screw the only on i could find was not too sharp if i do it tomorrow will that be too late

 

[chickenmama109]

You can try the air hole again but instead of trying to pierce the egg make a tiny scratch (2-3mm). Just keep gently scratching over and over the same spot. Gradually applying more pressure as you go and eventually it'll go through. It won't take nearly as much force as piercing the egg. Screws are usually super sharp at the tip.

I've never tried this for safety holes but I did it recently on an egg I wanted to blow out and save. Worked well.

thanks tomorrow i will get a sharper screw the only on i could find was not too sharp if i do it tomorrow will that be too late

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

thanks tomorrow i will get a sharper screw the only on i could find was not too sharp if i do it tomorrow will that be too late

What day is it for the egg?

You'll have to decide which way you want error. I no longer go into eggs unless they've first pipped. But many people do. Hopefully they'll pipe up with their expertise.

 

[NonnasBabies]

At this point what have you got to lose...Egg late ...No movement..
Just be very careful You never know...

This is the way I feel. I know a lot of people don't recommend helping an egg and for good reason.. Sometimes.

My theory is this.. If they're not going to hatch on their own and are going to die anyway why not?? Truly what have you got to lose?? After hatching hundreds of eggs I don't think twice about helping one out. Have I had to cull them after I helped them?? Yes I have. Have I had luck with them surviving and being perfectly normal? Yes I have.

It's either a win/win or a lose/lose situation. But at least I know that I gave them a chance.

I wish you luck on them hatching!!

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

This is the way I feel. I know a lot of people don't recommend helping an egg and for good reason.. Sometimes.

My theory is this.. If they're not going to hatch on their own and are going to die anyway why not?? Truly what have you got to lose?? After hatching hundreds of eggs I don't think twice about helping one out. Have I had to cull them after I helped them?? Yes I have. Have I had luck with them surviving and being perfectly normal? Yes I have.

It's either a win/win or a lose/lose situation. But at least I know that I gave them a chance.

I wish you luck on them hatching!!

Wise words. Thank you for sharing. It's the culling that gets me. I'm not strong enough to do it. I'd rather they pass away in their shell. I see their "chance" as going into the incubator instead of an omelet.