HELP NEW HATCHLING!!

[garner63080]

We hatched out first of the season and he doesn't seem right..... he seems as though he was curled backward in the egg. Will this straighten out? Or will I need to take other measures?

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[JordanAng420]

Oh...I think I would cull that one. Not much you can really do.

 

[garner63080]

That's what I.thought, but my.wife want to see if he will.straighten out.

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[JordanAng420]

I mean, even if by some miracle it did, chances are, there is more deformations/abnormalities on the inside as well. If it were me, i would definitely cull.

 

[LBsLeos]

Please put that animal out of its misery. It is the right thing to do.

 

[acpart]

Someone on another forum had a baby that was also bent backward (I can't tell if it was similar because it's hard to make out much from your pictures). She kept it and a day later it had completely straightened out and was fine. I think we play the "hidden abnormalities" card way too much especially since there's really no way to know. If it's still alive, keep an eye on it for a few days and see what happens.

Aliza

 

[Thorgecko707]

i agree with everyone, cull or watch it for a few days. worst case you have to cull it. but maybe it will straighten up. the pic looks fresh out of the egg so it might straighten.

 

[ElapidSVT]

selecting for abnormal hatchlings (not culling) is not recommended husbandry/breeding practice.

you'll have plenty more hatchlings.

 

[garner63080]

I agree entirely. Upon further examination I realized this isn't just a kink, he is actually formed that way. Much to my dismay I will be culling this poor thing. Just sucks since its my first of the season and it shows all the traits of the RAPTOR.

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[That_DL_Kid]

its always the pretty ones you lose, but its always a hard decision. when it starts being easy then there is a problem.

 

[garner63080]

Hopefully my other eggs turn OK. I was just happy it hatched. Was the females first egg, and we had some issues with heat fluctuations that have since been remedied.

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[JordanAng420]

I am so sorry you have to cull. In my opinion, though, you are absolutely doing the right thing. It takes a very strong person to be able to make that decision. In the long run, the ability to make that decision will show your ethical beliefs as a breeder.

Hopefully your changes will help remedy this situation, but if it doesn't, i'm sure you know, this pair should be retired from breeding.

 

[acpart]

If it seems clear that the deformity is permanent, I also agree culling is the best bet.

Aliza