![]() ![]() The chick looks ugly, blind and deformed – hard to believe that is going to be a nice bird one day.Įggs should be removed from the nest as they were laid and reintroduced when the 5 th / last egg was laid. Under normal conditions, if not fed, a hatchling will survive about 24 hours after hatching. Do not try to feed the chicks during this time. They will not be fed by their parents until 12 hours have passed and after they are completely dry.ĭon’t worry, they have nutritional reserves coming from the yellow bag that they absorbed before hatching. ![]() Their eyes are closed, they are almost naked and they can’t support their own heads. Don’t be alarmed, this position is perfectly normal. After this tiring “work” the chicks usually “rest” sitting in an embryonic position, with their bellies up, not strong enough to stand on their feet. All depending on the strength and vigor of the chick, but also the moisture and thickness of the shell. The process of hatching can take even several hours. If the shell is broken, pipped, or cracked in any way the water could enter the egg and drown the chick inside. Note that all eggs must be closely inspected prior to the water test. Once the test is complete, gently dry the viable eggs and put them back in the nest.
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