What do you mean by assisting beyond the basics? I've helped a shrink-wrapped chick or two, by applying warm water with a Q-tip to the edges and surface of the exposed membrane. I very carefully picked away bits of shell until I was sure there would be no bleeding, then kept the membrane moist and warm. In one extreme case, I put a heating pad in a shoebox, covered it with a towel, then added a moist soft cloth and wrapped him in it. Stuck a thermometer in with him to monitor temperature. Took a few hours, but the membrane finally released and he was free.On that note, how do you handle one that appears to be shrink wrapped if you choose not to assist beyond the basics? What is the humane thing to do? How long will it take to die naturally? Not sure how much of the yolk is still getting absorbed and thus keeping it alive.