Well, the last chick made it all the way to internal pip/peeping, but never external pipped. Big air cell, so I tapped a small safety hole before I went to work, but he passed sometime during the day. When I opened the shell fully, he was perfectly formed and no damage or indications. Just...
Mystery egg has dried off and is looking lively but lonely. That’s what you get for hatching a day early dude. Any guesses on what kind it is? Came from a white egg. Clean, pinkish legs.
If there’s blood, I’d leave it alone and just make sure the membrane stays moist. Doesn’t seem like the chick is done absorbing yet. But hopefully someone more experienced can chime in.
So, question. I got these eggs shipped from an eBayer with good reviews. I ordered 6 barred rocks and 6 ameraucana. She sent an extra egg, a smaller white one (mystery egg). 52g at arrival compared to all the others avg at 66g. It’s the egg that hatched yesterday, a day early. Did she send me a...
This little bit is out and in the brooder by herself since she’s a day early. 1 other pipped, 2 wriggling around and nothing from the others. Cross your fingers we wake up to more chicks in the morning!
Wish I could offer good advice, but I’m too new to hatching. I would definitely keep her separate until you figure out what’s happening with her. Hope she perks up.
Yay little L+S!!! Good Work! It's funny to check in and see all the excited hands pointing and gesturing. lol. This is all making my chicken fever so much worse and I'm only on day 8!