The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Hatching the wrong end          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers Author Message debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8463 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:14 pm    Post subject: Hatching the wrong end Runner duck number 2 has pipped at the pointy end. What are the chances of it managing to get out? I've never had one do this before. The goose is nearly out now as well Debs Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14971 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:30 pm    Post subject: Don't know, Debs, but if it still has a problem down the line, I would be tempted to help it out as a last resort. Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8463 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:32 pm    Post subject: must admit I've chipped a bit more off so the poor thing can at least breath I'll leave it now and see how it gets on for a bit, then maybe help it a bit more if it needs it Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14971 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:50 pm    Post subject: Let us know what happens, Debs. Back to top Gina Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 471 Location: Kent Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 1:09 pm    Post subject: hope it works it way out... Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10940 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 2:28 pm    Post subject: I reckon it'll be okay, with maybe a little help Back to top debcat Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 8463 Location: Isle of Lewis Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 4:15 pm    Post subject: Well it's out. Will have to wait and see if it makes it. It was really big for the shell and I don't think it could lift it's head round to pip at the right end. The goose is out as well, It's massive AND Mrs white has managed to hatch one of hers as well Back to top summayah Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 4289 Location: luton Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 4:32 pm    Post subject: pictures please ~ all sat in a row would be good !! Back to top pollypekin Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 183 Location: Kent Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 4:52 pm    Post subject: congratulations Debs I have just seen some cute goslings - gosh, they were so friendly and so soft, my 6 yr old son wanted one or two Back to top Gina Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 471 Location: Kent Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 5:18 pm    Post subject: pleased it is out - hope it does ok Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group