Please help!

[shawluvsbirds]

The egg on the bottom. I took your advice and laid it down on its side

Im pretty positive i saw independent movement. I could be wrong, but i thought about making sure the egg was completely still before determining i saw it move. It has been a long day, and definitely wouldnt be the first time I was wrong though! Lol. This one that has been pipped since Friday is getting upset! It wants out!

I agree with duck chick. . that last egg looks to me like one that has expired.
But leave it until your positive there is no movement!

 

[WVduckchick]

The egg on the bottom. I took your advice and laid it down on its side

Im pretty positive i saw independent movement. I could be wrong, but i thought about making sure the egg was completely still before determining i saw it move. It has been a long day, and definitely wouldnt be the first time I was wrong though! Lol. This one that has been pipped since Friday is getting upset! It wants out!

Any more smacks on the shell, or just the one?

I agree with duck chick. . that last egg looks to me like one that has expired.
But leave it until your positive there is no movement!

x2

 

[Countrygirl1985]

Any more smacks on the shell, or just the one?
Just one. Not for lack of trying though. Should i help it out?


x2

Just one so far, but it isnt for lack of trying!

 

[Countrygirl1985]

Just one so far, but it isnt for lack of trying!

I removed the shell where the pip was made and i poked through the membrane just a minute ago. Should i continue to help it out of the shell?

 

[Countrygirl1985]

I removed the shell where the pip was made and i poked through the membrane just a minute ago. Should i continue to help it out of the shell?

 

[WVduckchick]

I removed the shell where the pip was made and i poked through the membrane just a minute ago. Should i continue to help it out of the shell?

So it hadn't broken the membrane on its own yet??

Those are tough to save.... But always worth a shot.

Do not pull it out of the shell. Leave it in the incubator where it can breathe, and you can monitor. Keep any exposed membrane moist. Watch for "chewing" motion. That usually means they are still absorbing yolk and not ready to hatch yet.

This is about as far as you should need to go. It should be able to do the rest on its own, when its ready.

 

[Countrygirl1985]

Can you elaborate on "chewing motion" please?

 

[WVduckchick]

Can you elaborate on "chewing motion" please?

Um.... like opening and closing the mouth, over and over. Like trying to swallow. Or yawn.

 

[Countrygirl1985]

Finally made it!

 

[WVduckchick]

Finally made it!