New Momma

[drumstick diva]

I would try putting it with your nice broody hen, I don't think chickens have a sense of smell, so wouldn't recognize their own eggs. Her chicks are already hatching, so this would just be one more. The way I look at it, the poor thing was already compromised having the shell cracked but, this may help it hatch out.

 

[70sChickie]

I was advised to finish taking the shell off and wait and see if it comes alive. That's what I did. I put another egg that was starting to peep out with her last night and she rejected it. It was dead this morning. The one I peeled out of its shell is under a warm light now so I guess we will see. It peeped a few times as I was taking it out and now its quiet. OMG so traumatic! I feel so bad. Live and learn I guess. Will let you know how it goes.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under 70sChickie

Welcome!

Wow, it is all happening at your place! Please do let us know how it goes.

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

If you would like to share pictures and stories of your flock, you have come to the right place. BYC’ers never tire of these and do not back away slowly or commence eye rolling when the photo album or home videos come out