I understand I truly regret not helping that chick still. I got some great advice from a friend part of it was if they haven't piped but have been peeping for 16 hours then help them. You can make a hole so they can breath then just flake the shell layer off around the egg the same they would do...
The chick was perfect inside just couldn't get out. I have a few eggs from a friends chickens with it and one of them hatched last night so there's a blessing in this sad morning. Thank you all.
They are under the hen not in a incubater, I am worried my eggs shells are too hard the last one died trying to get out I wish I would have helped. This one hasn't even pipped yet how long can they breath without pipping?
My chicks have been having a hard time getting out of the shell, I have one that's peeping inside the egg, how long should I wait before I make a hole for it? It's been peeping since this morning and no pip!
I've been having bad luck with them getting out of the shell.