Yolk not fully absorbed?

[JackieDohoney]

I just had the first of seven eggs hatch this morning and it appears as though this little one didn’t fully absorb its yolk. It just came out a few minutes ago. It’s cheeping away though and flipped over onto its feet. I can’t open the incubator because I have the other eggs pipping. It’s hard to see in the photo because it’s such a tiny spot, but can anyone tell me if this is the case?

 

[Matilda Belle]

It does appear there is still yolk needing to be absorbed. Just leave it be and it should be fine.

 

[JackieDohoney]

It does appear there is still yolk needing to be absorbed. Just leave it be and it should be fine.

That’s what I’m hoping since it’s such a tiny spot. It’s moving around quite a bit and pretty vocal. I just assumed that it was always fatal.

 

[Matilda Belle]

That’s what I’m hoping since it’s such a tiny spot. It’s moving around quite a bit and pretty vocal. I just assumed that it was always fatal.

Not at all. I've had a couple hatch with the egg bottom and yolk still attached and they were fine. Just don't mess with it. It'll dry up and fall off.

 

[JackieDohoney]

Not at all. I've had a couple hatch with the egg bottom and yolk still attached and they were fine. Just don't mess with it. It'll dry up and fall off.

Oh thank you for the reassurance! This is only my second time hatching. I know prepare for the best but expect the worst is standard but still. I’m a little neurotic with the babies lol

 

[Matilda Belle]

Oh thank you for the reassurance! This is only my second time hatching. I know prepare for the best but expect the worst is standard but still. I’m a little neurotic with the babies lol

I've hatched maybe 10 times so far and I still get neurotic about it. lol

 

[JackieDohoney]

Not at all. I've had a couple hatch with the egg bottom and yolk still attached and they were fine. Just don't mess with it. It'll dry up and fall off.

Unfortunately it looks like number 2 also didn’t absorb her yolk and it looks way worse. She’s still on her back. She’s trying to flip over but keeps getting tired. Hopefully she snaps out of it like number one.

 

[Matilda Belle]

I'd give her some time to get on her feet. They can roll around a couple hours before getting steady. They are cute! What breed are they?

 

[Matilda Belle]

On second thought, that's a lot of blood. Can you post a video?

 

[JackieDohoney]

On second thought, that's a lot of blood. Can you post a video?

It’s hard to see in the video but it’s still breathing. It’ll try to flip over and then tire out.