Posted August 31, 200816 yr One of Flames unhatched eggs was covered in poo, I was going to try and clean it up but then someone told me about how they had done this and while flicking off the dried poo they took a bit of the shell with it. So I have been leaving it and hoping for the best. Now today I noticed that the outside layer of the egg is missing but there is still the thin layer of the inside. It is only a tiny spot and nothing is leaking out so what should I do? Should I crack the egg and see if the baby is viable, should I leave it or should I right it off? I have no clue when it happened and since 3 of the 6 eggs have hatched the egg is due to hatch any day now. thoughts, suggestions, ideas?
August 31, 200816 yr sorry I don't think I will be much help (enter the experts) but have you tried candling it to see if there is any movement inside?
August 31, 200816 yr Depends on the location of the missing shell....you could patch it with a piece of spare egg shell from another egg. If its where the chick will need to break open a line its not a good idea. To see if the egg safety has been compromised shine a torch into the egg like candling....if there is a bright section then the egg has a leak. When you say about cracking the egg to see if the baby is viable....thats taking a big chance and may not give a good result. Edited August 31, 200816 yr by KAZ
August 31, 200816 yr Author If I was to patch it how would I go about that? it seems to be on the middle part of the egg at the fattest part.
August 31, 200816 yr If I was to patch it how would I go about that? it seems to be on the middle part of the egg at the fattest part. A thin smear of wood glue and a small piece of spare eggshell. If it was just a crack then you would use liquid paper and brush it over the crack.
September 1, 200816 yr If I was to patch it how would I go about that? it seems to be on the middle part of the egg at the fattest part. A thin smear of wood glue and a small piece of spare eggshell. If it was just a crack then you would use liquid paper and brush it over the crack. Wouldn't the toxins from liquid paper seep into the egg?
September 1, 200816 yr If I was to patch it how would I go about that? it seems to be on the middle part of the egg at the fattest part. A thin smear of wood glue and a small piece of spare eggshell. If it was just a crack then you would use liquid paper and brush it over the crack. Wouldn't the toxins from liquid paper seep into the egg? There is a toxin free version and you only use this for fine cracks.
September 1, 200816 yr Author Well i went out today armed with non toxic glue ready to do a repair job no so sure if it would do any good and I find 4 babies and mum and dad in the nest box, the cracked egg had hatched but had his butt stuck in the egg shell! Flame was picking at the shell and shaking the bub like mad trying to free him and then Blue would step up and do the same So I took the bub and used luke warm water and eased it off his bum. All is now fine, he is well fed and looks none the worse for having his bum stuck.
September 1, 200816 yr Author He does look a little on the small side so will keep an eye on him, think he hatched a day or two early if my maths is right so figure that it will work out okay I hope.
September 1, 200816 yr Good Save AV!! I look forward to hearing about their progress - especially little "Butter" (aka: bub who got his but stuck)
September 1, 200816 yr Oh Av, how cool is that - after all that, it was hatching awwwwwww Hope all goes well with the new bubs best of luck and I look forward to pics :D Butter is a good name or you could him barge ar se LMAO not serious though
September 1, 200816 yr Author Well my sister calls him Butt Boy :hap: So far we have Jean (the first one hatched and hatched on the day my Nanna ashes where laied to rest so named after her) Head Case (got dropped on his head NOT by me! I will have to keep an eye on him and banned anyone else from touching the bubs, By The Way, I did tell the lady to look not touch but no she had to hold the baby grrrr) Jelly Bean (Cause he was a funny blue colour just after he hatched so looked like a blue Jelly bean, a bit of warming in the hands and he came back to a nice pink but the name stuck) Butt Boy (well you all know about him, will see if I can change his name to Butter) And one last one which is yet to hatch, was laid alot later then the other ones so will see what happens. Funny how I think they are all boys, even the first one will have to post pictures soon so Kaz can tell me what they are!
September 30, 200816 yr Author Thought you might like a little update as one member PMed me to find out what happened to Butt Boy, He is now called Butter and here is his progress A few days after his butt stuck incident With big sister Jean Starting to feather up Almost a week ago I think I have posted these pictures in other threads but thought better to post here then start a new topic!
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now