Corded hatchlings - How to know the difference & what to do?

[sho220]

Thanks a lot for the very informative links, sho220. Big help! As a follow up, if a good majority of the bps pip already and one or two do not, I take it I should open up the egg(s) enough to check for signs of trouble? It shouldn't hurt the bp and I'm thinking this should do more good than bad?

Cutting eggs is generally fine once the first pips. Lots of breeders cut prior to the first pipping to avoid exactly what you experienced. The earlier you can catch a twisted/tangled/knotted umbilical cord the better. I take my chances, wait until the first pips, and then cut the rest. So far, so good.

I'm glad you found the links helpful. I've never had to deal with this particular problem before but I've read up a little about it. Good info to keep in the back of your mind in case it ever does happen...