Need Emu hatching Advice ASAP

[507382]

How long has it been that way? And it’s still active now??

since 10am yesterday (approximately, maybe even 11am)

It is still active. It's not doing much but when I take it out/whistle to it, it starts to 'try' again. But it doesn't appear to be making any progress?

 

[happyfrenchman]

From the looks of the picture, I would say, if you did decide to free the chick.... I would go up and to the left. Away from the blood vessels, with an aim to take the cap off.... But like you said earlier, it is generally a last resort kind of thing.... but I have done it successfully more often than not, once I learned not to wait too long.... of course, with an EMU, who knows what is too long.... but like others have said.... pay attention to the vigor of the chick.... if it looks like it is winding down or not moving, I would break it out. Sometimes it does not take a lot..... a couple of bites out of the shell with a tweezer and that bird might be able to finish the job.

 

[507382]

From the looks of the picture, I would say, if you did decide to free the chick.... I would go up and to the left. Away from the blood vessels, with an aim to take the cap off.... But like you said earlier, it is generally a last resort kind of thing.... but I have done it successfully more often than not, once I learned not to wait too long.... of course, with an EMU, who knows what is too long.... but like others have said.... pay attention to the vigor of the chick.... if it looks like it is winding down or not moving, I would break it out. Sometimes it does not take a lot..... a couple of bites out of the shell with a tweezer and that bird might be able to finish the job.

Can you tell me how long is normal for an emu to hatch? is this bordering into "too long" territory?

I will pay attention to his energy levels, thank you. This is so stressful!

 

[WVduckchick]

Oh, I just found on Pyxis' thread, someone asked her how long from pip to hatch and she said not long, usually around 8 hours!

 

[Rose Quartz]

The only help i could find:

"A second pip of the outer shell will expose the beak and one foot. With a push, the second foot and spine will fracture the shell and release the chick fully breathing and able to stand in only a few hours."
http://emuchemainusbc.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-ins-and-outs-of-emu-egg-hatching.html?m=1


I did watch a video on youtube of hatching emus but i cant remember what it was called it was something about safety holes though.

 

[507382]

The only help i could find:

"A second pip of the outer shell will expose the beak and one foot. With a push, the second foot and spine will fracture the shell and release the chick fully breathing and able to stand in only a few hours."
http://emuchemainusbc.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-ins-and-outs-of-emu-egg-hatching.html?m=1


I did watch a video on youtube of hatching emus but i cant remember what it was called it was something about safety holes though.

Yes 8 hours sounds about right, and I thought I read on here that it can take days sometimes? I wish I knew for sure!

Also, yes I watched that video... Hmm.. Not sure if applies here though since he has externally pipped already. Appreciate it!

 

[Rose Quartz]

Here it is. Looks like it was 2+ days after external pip before his chick hatched on its own.

 

[Rose Quartz]

Yes 8 hours sounds about right, and I thought I read on here that it can take days sometimes? I wish I knew for sure!

Also, yes I watched that video... Hmm.. Not sure if applies here though since he has externally pipped already. Appreciate it!

Oh, i was just meaning i thought he mentioned a timeframe for hatching. This chick wont need a safety hole.

 

[WVduckchick]

Oh, i was just meaning i thought he mentioned a timeframe for hatching. This chick wont need a safety hole.

I think that one has plenty big enough hole.

 

[Rose Quartz]

I think that one has plenty big enough hole.

lol