Minnesota Mae
Hatching
- Mar 14, 2026
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I hatched a few chicks in my classroom. My RIR had a rough delivery. She (I am guessing she) pecked enough that I could see most of her, then I went to sleep expecting her to be walking around when I got up. 7 hours later, she was still in shell, no progress, and looked not great. I made the choice to help her out of the egg, leaving the membrane but peeling off the outer shell. Now I worry if I really damaged her. She has one toe that is bent in the wrong direction, and one wing isn't growing feathers normally compared to the other wing. Both issues are on the same side.
Maybe I should have left her in the shell, but what's done is done.
Any suggestions as to what I can do to help her now?
Maybe I should have left her in the shell, but what's done is done.
Any suggestions as to what I can do to help her now?
