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It's ready. It looks dry just crispy. It won't fluff up further until it's spent a few days preening.

How special for you all. Your patience was rewarded. Healthy chick and wonderful memory. Well done!

I was just coming to check this thread for updates. Just in time for the best type possible. Beautiful chick. Congratulations! :wee :love Did you get to watch it zip?

I've heard that if they pip with enough force to crack the egg that it will break the membrane. I've found that to be true but would not want to guarantee you that it's a "yes". If you're nervous you can do a safety hole or simply do a quick check under the pip/broken shell. I'm guessing you can...

It's maybe a bit low but I wouldn't be concerned. Sometimes the chicks will repip in the correct spot. Others just run with the first pip and zip just fine. A much smaller percentage need assistance (malposition) but don't jump to that conclusion yet. Reading the assisted hatching thread would...