Oh, yes! His eyes were open when I first started assisting! I'll go ahead and move him to the brooder then.
Thank you so much for asking!
He's still got a bit of the yolk sac exposed, but I'm keeping coconut oil on it. They're both very active, eating and drinking.
I'm cautiously optimistic! 🙏
I'd love to! Unfortunately our plate is full with a Blue Heeler and a Yorkie right now, although we've had one along with this crew in the past.
I've actually looked at the adoption sites and come THIS CLOSE to pulling the trigger, then something holds me back.
There's another one out there...
I've got it at 77% right now, but he is literally all over the place! Knocking into an the eggs, etc. I had him on a towel, but he's off it now. I'll have to open the incubator and move all the other eggs to put paper towels under the entire surface. How long should I leave him in there with his...
Here's a picture now. It's smaller than it was this morning. He won't stay in the cup!
I've also attached a picture of the paper towel he worked out of. I've put him back in a clean one.
I've put Vaseline type gel over it now as well.
Will humidity that high risk the other eggs in there? I...
I kept the humidity get low 25-30% until lockdown, then bumped it to 63-67%.
Not sure what a salt tested gauge is, but I've got a good thermometer/barometer in there.