"Shrink wrap" question????

[TarHeelBlue]

I know shrink wrapping happens because of low humidity (right?) BUT how fast does it happen? How low does the humidity need to go and for how long? anybody have a good resource for this - I am trying to learn as much as I can!

 

[Baralak]

generally it is due to low humidity levels through the hatching cycle.. The membrane dries up and becomes stuck to the chick. Thus it looks like something that is shrink wrapped.

Here is something to read.

http://msucares.com/poultry/reproductions/poultry_pipped.html

 

[rebelcowboysnb]

It can happen slow from low humidity over a long time or can happen fast if you open the incubator with piped eggs.

 

[TarHeelBlue]

Thanks guys, that helps a lot. I have bookmarked that article!! I really appreciate the info.