Rutin chicken hatching is a natural process of reproduction for many birds, and each stage in this process has its own specific significance and importance. After 17 days of incubation, many rutin chicken embryos have entered the final stages of hatching. At this time, for some rutin chickens that are unable to shell on their own, many chicken farmers will consider whether they can open the eggshells to help them. We're going to dive into this issue.
1.Natural incubation process.
During the incubation process, rutin chicken embryos undergo about 17 days of development inside the egg before entering the shelling stage. At this time, the chick gradually pushes the eggshell open by pecking holes in the eggshell with the release of hormones in the body. This is a natural and necessary physiological process.
2.The risk of opening the eggshell.
If the eggshell is artificially opened after 17 days of incubation, this can upset the natural incubation balance and may result in chicks not being able to complete the hatching process or developing health problems after hatching. Because at this stage, the chick's physiological system is preparing to make a series of adjustments to adapt to the external environment, and sudden changes in the environment can have serious effects on them.
3.How to help.
If the chicks are unable to hatch on their own for some reason, appropriate assistance may be considered. For example, gently tapping the eggshell to help the chick peck a small hole, or providing an appropriate "exit" for it to crawl out. However, these measures need to be done with caution to avoid harm to the chicks.
4.Watch and wait.
Most of the time, healthy rutin chicken embryos can complete the hatching process on their own. If the incubation period is longer than 21 days, chicks that have not yet hatched may need to consider their health status or seek advice from a professional veterinarian.
To sum up, for rutin chickens that have been incubated for 17 days, they should be kept in a natural environment as much as possible to avoid human interference. If you need to take action, you need to be cautious and ensure that you are doing it under the guidance of a professional.