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Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by leecey411, Dec 8, 2007.

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  1. Dec 8, 2007 #1
    leecey411

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    I am on day 23, I have a little serama egg that moves and I hear peeping. I think I should pip it but I do not know where. All help appreciated.
     
  2. Dec 8, 2007 #2
    skeeter9

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    You pip in the large end of the egg. Since you are hearing peeping, you should hopefully see it's little beak when you pip.

    Lori
     
  3. Dec 8, 2007 #3
    arlee453

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    First of all, when helping a chick out, SLOWER is better - go a little at the time, to give the chick time to absorb any yolk that may be left. I helped out some of my silkies on day 22 and I would go a little bit, then let it rest for an hour or two, then a little bit more of the shell.

    Pip VERY carefullly on the large end of the egg where the air cell is.

    use a small screwdriver or awl to carefully poke a hole, then use your fingernail or a pair of tweezers to pull away some of the shell. Stop if you find blood, put the egg back and let it rest a while for the blood vessels to retract. Work around the end of the shell like the chick would do when they 'pip&zip'

    Good luck!
     

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