OCTOBER HATCH-A-LONG!!! 2015

[luvmigirls]

Last one is zipping out! Ahhh! I will post pics at the end. I now have blue, black and splashes! So excited because With the black and splash I will be able to breed my own blues! Yippee!!

awesome that you get to hatch out more blues! Those gene are interesting how the breed out! I'm alwys so curious how one ever figured it out to start! Hehe

 

[cedarcovefarm]

I had that happen and had to help. The chick wound up living. I actually zipped the fat end and left a bit attached. It pushed itself out, but it was scary. They normally drown if they are at the small end.

I'm kinda worried about it. I posted in the emergency section. Yall tell me what you think. It's got bloody membrane to the right of the shell that's thick. I put it back in. And wrapped it loosely. Should I wrap it up tight? Will that absorb? It's sleeping and breathing. Still looks like it can't move much

 

[cdewar]

I'm kinda worried about it. I posted in the emergency section. Yall tell me what you think. It's got bloody membrane to the right of the shell that's thick. I put it back in. And wrapped it loosely. Should I wrap it up tight? Will that absorb? It's sleeping and breathing. Still looks like it can't move much

I am so sorry I did not answer sooner! I had errands to run. Personally I would not do any more than that. I could tell you more if I was there, but not standing over the egg seeing it makes it more difficult to say what would be best to do. I hope your baby makes it. I came home to my last almost zipped and drowned. So disappointed

 

[cdewar]

awesome that you get to hatch out more blues! Those gene are interesting how the breed out! I'm alwys so curious how one ever figured it out to start! Hehe

I absolutely love the Andalusians. They are my hobby bird. My last one did not make it. Was almost zipped and drowned, looked like some of the egg yoke was wrapped around its beak. So disappointed

 

[luvmigirls]

I absolutely love the Andalusians. They are my hobby bird. My last one did not make it. Was almost zipped and drowned, looked like some of the egg yoke was wrapped around its beak. So disappointed

noooo. so sorry to hear of that! Ugh. it is so interesting how so many can hatch so beautifully but then there is always that 'one' who has a difficult hatch. My second hatchling when hatching out was so very very harsh about it. It felt like he was rushing! So when he got out he was stumbling all over the place he was initially still attached to his umbilical. I noticed very fresh looking blood in the egg he just left. Later i noticed spots of blood on the bottom of the bator and he was still unbalanced and not settling and flopping all over. I went in, removed the shell and it looks like the chicks umbilical cord was bleeding and the inside of the egg has veins still very bright red. very opposite of my other hatchling! I think his stumbling around may have pulled the umbilical from his skin a little to early. There was blood on the incubator floor so I put him in a separate little index card box inside the bator on white paper towel and kept an eye on him. the bleeding did stop, but now right before bed i noticed several blood spots again. I noticed the bator was at 58 humidity as i went in to invesitgate.... I picked him up, and flipped him upside down, and seen he has poop? stuck to his vent along with dried blood spots around the umbilicus. I quick gathered witch hazel (a well known vaso constrictor) and some tissues and squeezed some of the liquid onto his belly area and vent, wipped it all up as best i could, I did not see any new blood seeping anywhere as i did this... but did notice the umbilical would to be more of a line then a nub.... I took away my other hatchling into the brooder (already eating at hour 19 age lol) and laid fresh paper towel in the index card box. I also added a lot of water in the incubator. I have no idea why he is stil bleeding other then he is ripping open the old wound. he is chirping a lot. I keep feeling like i want to pick him up and cuddle him into a towel but i am certain that will only cause some more stress. I am hoping my bumping the humidity and the cleaning of his vent and umbilicus and isolation will be enough for a good nights rest. At least now he is no longer cheeping excessively with the lights out and fan humming

on a better note, how long have you owned the breed Andalusian and what made you first start owning chickens? is shows your are from Arkansas. I know the Andalusian has those pretty combs that is good for warmer weather! I have a male Welsummer who's comb and wattles are both at least 3 inches long! I am stocking up on vasoline for this winter lolol. keeping him covered.

 

[Bernadine503]

May I join? I put 8 Silkie fertilized eggs under two broody Silkies. They are due to hatch on Oct 23rd. This is their first time being broody and attempt to hatch babies. I'm so excited as this is also my first time letting my broody hens hatch their own babies. I hope it all goes well for them. They appear to be very dedicated to their job.

 

[cedarcovefarm]

Well I Went to bed with my little chickie that pipped the wrong end with antibacterial ointment on exposed membrane wrapped in a damp paper towel tomb expecting the worst. This morning I woke to this

my little malpositioned chick made it!!

 

[cedarcovefarm]

May I join? I put 8 Silkie fertilized eggs under two broody Silkies. They are due to hatch on Oct 23rd. This is their first time being broody and attempt to hatch babies. I'm so excited as this is also my first time letting my broody hens hatch their own babies. I hope it all goes well for them. They appear to be very dedicated to their job.

Welcome! And good luck on your hatch!

 

[cdewar]

noooo. so sorry to hear of that! Ugh. it is so interesting how so many can hatch so beautifully but then there is always that 'one' who has a difficult hatch. My second hatchling when hatching out was so very very harsh about it. It felt like he was rushing! So when he got out he was stumbling all over the place he was initially still attached to his umbilical. I noticed very fresh looking blood in the egg he just left. Later i noticed spots of blood on the bottom of the bator and he was still unbalanced and not settling and flopping all over. I went in, removed the shell and it looks like the chicks umbilical cord was bleeding and the inside of the egg has veins still very bright red. very opposite of my other hatchling! I think his stumbling around may have pulled the umbilical from his skin a little to early. There was blood on the incubator floor so I put him in a separate little index card box inside the bator on white paper towel and kept an eye on him. the bleeding did stop, but now right before bed i noticed several blood spots again. I noticed the bator was at 58 humidity as i went in to invesitgate.... I picked him up, and flipped him upside down, and seen he has poop? stuck to his vent along with dried blood spots around the umbilicus. I quick gathered witch hazel (a well known vaso constrictor) and some tissues and squeezed some of the liquid onto his belly area and vent, wipped it all up as best i could, I did not see any new blood seeping anywhere as i did this... but did notice the umbilical would to be more of a line then a nub.... I took away my other hatchling into the brooder (already eating at hour 19 age lol) and laid fresh paper towel in the index card box. I also added a lot of water in the incubator. I have no idea why he is stil bleeding other then he is ripping open the old wound. he is chirping a lot. I keep feeling like i want to pick him up and cuddle him into a towel but i am certain that will only cause some more stress. I am hoping my bumping the humidity and the cleaning of his vent and umbilicus and isolation will be enough for a good nights rest. At least now he is no longer cheeping excessively with the lights out and fan humming

on a better note, how long have you owned the breed Andalusian and what made you first start owning chickens? is shows your are from Arkansas. I know the Andalusian has those pretty combs that is good for warmer weather! I have a male Welsummer who's comb and wattles are both at least 3 inches long! I am stocking up on vasoline for this winter lolol. keeping him covered.

I can not even tell you how many hatches I have had now! I am an incubating fool during the spring/summer. We are just now getting cooler weather. By cooler I mean it is 60 degrees outside HAHA! It sounds to me like the chick may have intestines outside of his body. If it is not, corn starch or baking powder will help dry up the blood and form a scab and he should be fine. I hope it is not his intestines because it is a death sentence I have had this happen a few times and it is sad.

As for the Andalusians, I got lucky and was able to get some eggs from a local breeder who is all about preserving the heritage chickens. He had a poultry workshop that I was able to go to courteous of my mother-in-law who got me tickets for my b-day. This is my first go around with them. I have wanted a fancy rare breed as a hobby chicken for show and breeding. I am so excited about them. I was able to see the parentage as well and they are beautiful! As soon as I saw them, heard their history and found that they thrive in this climate I knew that was what I wanted. I could have gotten a pair, but I wanted the experience of incubating them and raising from babies myself.

We have had a backyard flock for about 3 years now. Recently we had an awful attack from the neighbors dogs, we quit counting at 35 dead We started off owning them for the eggs, then gradually for the meat. I will never buy store bought chicken again.

 

[cdewar]

Well I Went to bed with my little chickie that pipped the wrong end with antibacterial ointment on exposed membrane wrapped in a damp paper towel tomb expecting the worst. This morning I woke to this my little malpositioned chick made it!!

OH ME GEE!!!! YAY! So happy you have a happy ending!