It has begun to unzip, unless you have an up and running incubator, it is not advisable to take the egg at this stage. Check back in 20 minutes or so and see. That's a good beginning of an unzip, so within the hour it should be out. Patience is key at this point. Good luck! I have eggs due to...
First the chick pips, and then it begins to 'unzip'. It will make a crack the entire way around the top of the egg and then push out. Can you post a picture of the egg? I'll be able to make an estimate as to how long it will be before the little one hatches. GTG, I have to go check on my...
I often take hatching eggs from under broodies to watch them hatch. But only in the very final stages of hatching, like, the last little bit of unzipping. It has never hurt any of the chicks/ducklings, and my young siblings love watching the little ones make their entrance into this world!