Ahh! A chick is hatching!!

[Cassandra Lana]

One of my chicks in the incubator just showed a small hole/pip!!! It is a semi-small egg and she hasn't shown a beak yet... but watching the egg like a hawk(though i'm not hankering for it lol)! Should I be ready to interfere? This is my first time hatching and I don't think I have the experience - but I don't want to lose her! What should i do? I'm a nervous wreck!!!

One of my chicks in the incubator just showed a small hole/pip!!! It is a semi-small egg and she hasn't shown a beak yet... but watching the egg like a hawk(though i'm not hankering for it lol)! Should I be ready to interfere? This is my first time hatching and I don't think I have the experience - but I don't want to lose her! What should i do? I'm a nervous wreck!!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/ I read this article on assisted hatching . I wouldn’t worry too much tho the bird could be taking a nap break

 

[gimmie birdies]

A pip in the egg is just the beginning of a hatch. Even though they pipped they are still absorbing the contents of the egg. Once they get air they can finish absorbing. 24 hrs or longer. Sit on your hands.

 

[littlechickenmama17]

Okay thank you all I will bite my hands and tie them to my bed to keep from assisting lol! thank u for the info everyone!!!

 

[Chookchicken]

Okay thank you all I will bite my hands and tie them to my bed to keep from assisting lol! thank u for the info everyone!!!

We just don’t want you to lose your chick. She seems to mean a lot to you

 

[littlechickenmama17]

She will - she does I mean