Yes. Their air sack is at the pointy end. You most likely will see movement but if not, they could be resting up or just too squished in there to move much.
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The first one looks normal. The second one looks like a cecal poop they will have a few times a day, and those stink worse than their normal poo.
The third one I think may also be a cecal poop or could just be they ate something that caused it.
I had poop all over the place a few days...
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If there are any feathers in the way of the wound, you could cut them with a scissors or kitchen scissors.
Then I would clean the wound with a saline, or saline Betadine solution. You can make your own easy enough if you wish. I'll post how below. Use a soft rag to try to get the dried...
That incubator may not be as accurate and running a little bit lower temp than the other one was. Even a half of a degree could cause a later hatch.
I agree to candle them and see to be sure.
When all done, I'd get a hygrometer/thermometer and verify the temp of the incubator.
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I was going to suggest taking a tweezers and pull that membrane off up to where the shell is, but do I see blood already? If so I'd leave it alone for a couple of hours. When you try, if it starts bleeding at all, it's not ready to come out so just leave it alone again for a few more...
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She's probably less stressed now being in a box away from those who've been pecking at her. I'd try make her a mash out of her feed (just add water and stir) and she might like that. Most think it's a treat. You didn't mention if she's been eating/drinking normally, but regardless, the...