On day 3 of trying to hatch an egg in my boobs

[Kiki]

Question for those that know more than I... but to me, lookingat it from an experiment point of view, boob egg doesnt look like it was developing right anyway. To be on day 24? And not nearly soaked up the yolk sac and all, it could be safe to say it wasnt going to make it anyways.

Maybe given more time itd have soaked up more in the shell, but at this rate itd be past day 30 for sure to have gotten snywhere near or closer to pipping a shell...

His head is not shaped property either. I'm pretty sure he wasn't meant to be.

 

[Mylied]

I'm sorry you lost the little one. I was sure rooting for him. It does look a bit behind in development. Maybe the quail will do better being smaller and having a shorter incubation. And as someone else said, vaulted skulls are a thing with silkies so I don't think his head was injured in the accident. You did a great job with the egg. Good luck with the others.

 

[Love my chickens 25]

I’m so sorry but I agree with everyone his head looked wrong good luck with the quail

 

[CluckNDoodle]

Question for those that know more than I... but to me, lookingat it from an experiment point of view, boob egg doesnt look like it was developing right anyway. To be on day 24? And not nearly soaked up the yolk sac and all, it could be safe to say it wasnt going to make it anyways.

Maybe given more time itd have soaked up more in the shell, but at this rate itd be past day 30 for sure to have gotten snywhere near or closer to pipping a shell...

It was developing properly, but does appear to be a bit behind. Possibly another 24-48 hours needed before pip. The vaulted skull is what makes it look odd, this is a normal trait for some Silkies though.
I believe she said it was on day 22 so I would guess it would have hatched by day 24.

 

[K0k0shka]

There are lots of animals that we humans have distorted to fit our liking, to the point where they are so deformed that they suffer health problems because of it. Sadly, a lot of it is done for looks alone. Humans have bred the vaulted skull because they wanted a bigger crest. Nevermind that it's a deformity of the skull not closing all the way as it should, and leaves the birds' heads open and vulnerable at the top. It's like how flat-faced dogs can't breathe properly or dachshunds have back pain because of their midget legs. Most people are so used to it that they don't even notice how grotesque these animals look until they see them in a different context. Like, a silkie baby without all the fluff. Yes, it does look "wrong", because it is! But people have decided that it's not. So, this baby didn't suffer any particular trauma to its head, it suffered from breeders' selfish decisions on how to shape that head.

 

[PrincessKiara]

There are lots of animals that we humans have distorted to fit our liking, to the point where they are so deformed that they suffer health problems because of it. Sadly, a lot of it is done for looks alone. Humans have bred the vaulted skull because they wanted a bigger crest. Nevermind that it's a deformity of the skull not closing all the way as it should, and leaves the birds' heads open and vulnerable at the top. It's like how flat-faced dogs can't breathe properly or dachshunds have back pain because of their midget legs. Most people are so used to it that they don't even notice how grotesque these animals look until they see them in a different context. Like, a silkie baby without all the fluff. Yes, it does look "wrong", because it is! But people have decided that it's not. So, this baby didn't suffer any particular trauma to its head, it suffered from breeders' selfish decisions on how to shape that head.

Oh no, I never realized my hens could have that? Guess I won't be breeding them anymore. Not that I have a roo anyway.

 

[K0k0shka]

Not all silkies have vaulted skulls. If you do decide to breed at some point, you could start with a non-vaulted rooster and be a more responsible breeder ☺ I’m sure not everybody would agree, as people’s priorities are different, but I think that sacrificing bodily integrity for the sake of looks is just wrong. Silkies are plenty cute and fluffy already, they don’t need bulging heads for that.

 

[PrincessKiara]

Not all silkies have vaulted skulls. If you do decide to breed at some point, you could start with a non-vaulted rooster and be a more responsible breeder ☺ I’m sure not everybody would agree, as people’s priorities are different, but I think that sacrificing bodily integrity for the sake of looks is just wrong. Silkies are plenty cute and fluffy already, they don’t need bulging heads for that.

My hens aren't to standard anyway so I only wanted a pet that would grow up with me and be cuddly I was planning on getting more later to breed more seriously. But they won't be having any more babies if the babies are gonna suffer.

 

[Love my chickens 25]

It won’t always suffer

 

[K0k0shka]

The degree of suffering varies widely - from “mostly okay” to “died as a chick because it got pecked on the head”. But you won’t know how bad it will be, so it’s a gamble. You have to decide if it’s worth it. To me, it’s a matter of principle, and that principle is rooted in compassion for the animal.