Hi everyone,
I know I only posted a few hours ago. Back again with a little update on the two babies I am having concerns with.
Long story short, I popped them back into the incubator with food to ensure they are getting the proper humidity. I’m seeing that you really cannot mess with the levels at all. Every other baby is doing fantastic and their plastrons and shells are as they should be. No issues with the others. This is my second batch of babies and I’ve never run into this issue before. This one baby was the last to hatch...by weeks and was stuck in its shell for days, half in and out even when moving around the incubator. It was still attached. Now she/he is eating and drinking and moving non stop and as you can see not currently attached to its’ shell anymore. I am concerned about the indent across the middle of her/his plastron. As I mentioned, this one and another are back in their incubator being cared for. How can I address this issue (photos attached). Would A&D help? I am also making sure it’s getting enough calcium and daily soakings.
PS
Photo with glove on is the first photo and yolk sac is looking a little better. I know it does look quite dry and I’m really hoping being back in the 100% humidity will help!
Thank you!
I know I only posted a few hours ago. Back again with a little update on the two babies I am having concerns with.
Long story short, I popped them back into the incubator with food to ensure they are getting the proper humidity. I’m seeing that you really cannot mess with the levels at all. Every other baby is doing fantastic and their plastrons and shells are as they should be. No issues with the others. This is my second batch of babies and I’ve never run into this issue before. This one baby was the last to hatch...by weeks and was stuck in its shell for days, half in and out even when moving around the incubator. It was still attached. Now she/he is eating and drinking and moving non stop and as you can see not currently attached to its’ shell anymore. I am concerned about the indent across the middle of her/his plastron. As I mentioned, this one and another are back in their incubator being cared for. How can I address this issue (photos attached). Would A&D help? I am also making sure it’s getting enough calcium and daily soakings.
PS
Photo with glove on is the first photo and yolk sac is looking a little better. I know it does look quite dry and I’m really hoping being back in the 100% humidity will help!
Thank you!