Shrink wrapped??!?!?

[FeatherTay]

Did you salt test your humidity gauge?
Get your humidity down to 35-40 for your next batch and keep it steady until you see an external pip before you raise it.

How do you do that? And ok, sounds good!

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...incubator-thermometers-and-hygrometers.73634/

 

[FeatherTay]

So two of my newly hatched chicks (yesterday) Won’t keep their eyes open. 1 never opens them unless forced, then she closes her eyes and then she doesn’t open them. Another one only ever so often opens them himself. They can walk around and run, but just can’t keep their eyes open...?

 

[Kiki]

So two of my newly hatched chicks (yesterday) Won’t keep their eyes open. 1 never opens them unless forced, then she closes her eyes and then she doesn’t open them. Another one only ever so often opens them himself. They can walk around and run, but just can’t keep their eyes open...?

Can you take a clear video of these chicks and upload it to YouTube?

 

[sassychickens76]

Weird, I'm following. This is my first time incubating so I'm reading LOTS of threads that had problems.

 

[FeatherTay]

Can you take a clear video of these chicks and upload it to YouTube?

She actually started opening her eyes once we opened them for her. She just needed some “eye therapy” But however you might have to help on another problem.
This chick pipped over 25+ hours ago and we assisted. She came out with a really weird neck, a huge tummy, and her feet are squishy?! Is it best to cull her, or does she have a chance?

 

[Kiki]

Weird, I'm following. This is my first time incubating so I'm reading LOTS of threads that had problems.

Number one rule... Do not put eggs in your incubator until you buy and calibrate a separate thermometer and humidity gauge.

 

[Kiki]

She actually started opening her eyes once we opened them for her. She just needed some “eye therapy” But however you might have to help on another problem.
This chick pipped over 25+ hours ago and we assisted. She came out with a really weird neck, a huge tummy, and her feet are squishy?! Is it best to cull her, or does she have a chance? View attachment 2645202View attachment 2645203View attachment 2645204

Poor thing.

Can you put a paper towel in the incubator and put this chick on top of the paper towel?

 

[Kiki]

A dry paper towel.

 

[FeatherTay]

A dry paper towel.

Yes I’ll try.