Should I assist hatch? Abandoned egg.

[Saveria]

We'll be praying.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

I think oil would be fine too!

Coconut oil works well if you don't have Neosporin. And I have found the name brand Neosporin melts with the heat of the chick's body, so it gets into nooks and crannies to keep them moist as well.

 

[lbfdap21]

This is where I see blood

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Hi all! My red bourbon hen abandoned some of her eggs after the first half hatched. One had pipped. I found it yesterday morning and tried putting it back under mama. She would sit on it for a little while and then abandon it again.

I brought the egg inside just now and have it set up on a heat pad in a steamy bathroom. Should I assist the hatch? The membrane has started to turn brown. It is still moving and I heard a few peeps when I first carried it inside

Let us know how it goes, if you don't mind. You will get really good info from @casportpony. She is very knowledgeable.

 

[Maddcatter]

It looks like she's able to breathe and situated properly (I think) so just let her rest for a while. If it looks like the membrane is drying, re-apply the oil, but otherwise she's probably just resting. Sometimes they take longer than others. Chipping away that egg shell is difficult, and absorption takes time.

You're doing great! Just gotta wait for a little bit!

Sorry for the misspelling, I turned off auto correct, and I'm not great at catching everything.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Hello @Maddcatter. Glad to meet you! You seem very knowledgeable as well.

 

[Maddcatter]

Hello @Maddcatter. Glad to meet you! You seem very knowledgeable as well.

I honestly just hang out here too much, and am nerdy. I have my own flock, so I do a bunch of research. This forum is a blessing!

Edit-nice to meet you as well!

 

[lbfdap21]

Thank you so much!! She’s starting to push out!!

 

[casportpony]

Looking good!

 

[lbfdap21]

HATCHED!!!!

She’s super wriggly and chirpy. Do I need to anything special now?