Dramatic hatching at Duke Farms Eagle Nest NJ

Duke Farms Eagle Nest Season 2024
06.37 after a small pip appeared early in the morning, the egg looks partially crushed on one end
08.55 quick view of the part that looks dented
12.35 the pip hole is getting bigger , the shell is breaking, there is movement
13.12 shift change and Dad comes in, the egg appears more crushed on both sides, the pip hole is getting bigger and slight breathing is noticed
16.33 Mom finally moves and gives a good view. The chick has part of the egg around the middle of its body ! It is moving and working hard to get completely out
20.32 the chick appears to be more free and the remaining egg shell is at the back end of it still stuck to the chick. It slapped its wing but seems exhausted.
The next morning the partial shell is still stuck to the chick.
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