I have been through quite a bit recently, and my two show quality (jumbo) zebra finches laid eggs. (they were all I had left after I lost y grey to PBFD). Everything was fine... then a monster storm hit (hail, rain and lightening hit the aviary).
I took fast action moving everyone inside- but for the incubating female, it was all too much. She passed away, and with her death, her mate decided he no longer wanted to incubate the eggs. I took action and set up the best I could on short notice a incubator (my old incubator kicked the bucket apparently).
Well the eggs are hatching!
I have been giving them rehydration liquid in tiny drops and a bit of formula (they are about 24 hours old now). Im NOT new to this- but controlling the temp has been a nightmare. 6 eggs total. I see them as 6 offspring of my hand tamed finches.... my Alpha who passed away because of a freak storm.
In the incubator: It was far to hot for too long (temp read right... but I could see it in their body language), please keep them in your thoughts. The two hatchlings are 50/50 survival and there are two more eggs pipping. The new thermometer gets here late tonight.
Im worried it will be too late
Thanks everyone!
The full story can be found on the blog... so very sad. Please send out your good thoughts....
I took fast action moving everyone inside- but for the incubating female, it was all too much. She passed away, and with her death, her mate decided he no longer wanted to incubate the eggs. I took action and set up the best I could on short notice a incubator (my old incubator kicked the bucket apparently).
Well the eggs are hatching!
I have been giving them rehydration liquid in tiny drops and a bit of formula (they are about 24 hours old now). Im NOT new to this- but controlling the temp has been a nightmare. 6 eggs total. I see them as 6 offspring of my hand tamed finches.... my Alpha who passed away because of a freak storm.
In the incubator: It was far to hot for too long (temp read right... but I could see it in their body language), please keep them in your thoughts. The two hatchlings are 50/50 survival and there are two more eggs pipping. The new thermometer gets here late tonight.
Im worried it will be too late
Thanks everyone!
The full story can be found on the blog... so very sad. Please send out your good thoughts....
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