TundraFang
Crowing
Hello! A bit of backstory first: I was at the beach a little over a week ago and found two pigeon eggs that had fallen from the nest. Both were cracked but when I candled them with my phone flashlight, one had a devoloping embryo. I couldn't reach the nest to put them back so I took the eggs home.
I sealed the cracks with candle wax the same way I've done with chicken eggs and put them in my incubator. The empty egg never developed and I threw it away, but the other one is still alive and will be hatching soon.
I have been planning to get pigeons for some time and have all the supplies/housing for mature birds. I am aware of the difficulty handrearing pigeons from hatch and I am prepared to call out of work to care for it.
TLDR: My pigeon egg is hatching soon and I have a few questions
How long do I leave it in the incubator after hatching?
What probiotic do I give with it's first meal? How much?
Does the nest need to be covered or can it be open? My setup is a bowl with a blanket over a heating pad. Do I need a "broody" to sit on top of it?
Is 94°F the correct temperature for the nest? When do I begin to lower it?
What food do I give it after formula? (Seeds vs pellets)
I've done a ton of research, but any more tips/resources are always appreciated!
I sealed the cracks with candle wax the same way I've done with chicken eggs and put them in my incubator. The empty egg never developed and I threw it away, but the other one is still alive and will be hatching soon.
I have been planning to get pigeons for some time and have all the supplies/housing for mature birds. I am aware of the difficulty handrearing pigeons from hatch and I am prepared to call out of work to care for it.
TLDR: My pigeon egg is hatching soon and I have a few questions
How long do I leave it in the incubator after hatching?
What probiotic do I give with it's first meal? How much?
Does the nest need to be covered or can it be open? My setup is a bowl with a blanket over a heating pad. Do I need a "broody" to sit on top of it?
Is 94°F the correct temperature for the nest? When do I begin to lower it?
What food do I give it after formula? (Seeds vs pellets)
I've done a ton of research, but any more tips/resources are always appreciated!