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When is a chick dead?

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Anonymous

16y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

I assume you mean one that is in the egg still as it would be obvious if it were hatched and in the brooder box. When the chick is no longer moving in the shell and has not done so for several hours. If it has started to peep (break through the shell) it sometimes will take a rest but the beak will be visible. Picking the egg up and touching the beak will make it move if there is any life left in it.. You can also candle the egg and watch for any movement. As a breeder, I usually allow the eggs to sit in the incubator for an extra 12 hours after the last complete hatching chick has emerged. At this point the eggs are removed and disposed of. The incubator cleaned and disinfected waiting for the next batch.

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16y ago

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