New chick w/ shell attached to wing

[NewHawaiiChick]

Hello! Can anyone tell me what I should do with a brand new chick (hatched this morning) that has a piece of the membrane or shell? stuck to its wing? I thought it would fall off on its own, but now it seems cemented on. I took it out of the incubator and put it in the broody box. Seems fine otherwise...

 

[Lady Chickadee]

I've never hatched any eggs before but I read some where that you should just let it fall off on its own.

Good luck!

 

[In His Service]

Maybe someone else can give you better advice, but I would use a warm, damp - not sopping wet - cloth. Hold the chick and gently try to rub the membrane/shell off. Dry the chick as best you can and keep him warm. I have an Eco-glow that chicks get under to stay warm.

 

[justtoni44]

HI, Oh poor baby.had this happen last hatch and the poor thing was stuck on his
back to the shell couldn't get up.
I put them right under the water from the faucet.same temp as my handthe shell will fall right off.
The first time I did this I was scared I would upset the chick.instead it just kind of relaxed in my hand
as if it were pleasureable.......then I used the blow drier very carefully and fluffed it up.
Good Luck..you won't hurt it cleaning it..................

 

[NewHawaiiChick]

Okay, I'm going to try the water faucet. I think it's so glued on the wash cloth might not do anything!

 

[kburen]

I had a similar problem with one of mine when it hatched....a whole lot of shell and membrane dried and stuck to it. I ran warm water in the sink and held it under it (careful to keep the water away from its beak). After about 3 washed (over 2 days) I got it all off. She's smaller than her hatch-mates, but healthy and happy today at 4 weeks old

 

[groundpecker]

As mentioned before, you can try warm water. I would also suggest to remove the chick from the others, because they may pick at it, and cause harm.

 

[justtoni44]

And by the way..................

 

[NewHawaiiChick]

Success! The membrane came off after about 1 minute under the water faucet. I fluffed him with the hair dryer and put him back in the box under the lamp. I can tell you I think I am officially "not his friend" anymore as he was not too happy with me! But his little wing is free now and he can move it! Thanks!

 

[Lil'ChickFarm]

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Haha, he will get over it. Just give him treats when he gets older. They are all a little fiesty at first.