Chick 1/2 Zipped

[ecse129]

Came to school this morning at 8 a.m. and one chick had pipped and zipped about 1/4 of the way. He got about 1/2 of the way by noon but since then not much more zipping. I am trying egg cartons for the first time and it is like he isn't able to turn himself around in the upright position to get the other side. People with experience with egg cartons, is this normal? I don't know exactly when he first pipped since it was during the night so I don't know how long he has been in the shell. Humidity is right around 65-70%. Should I lay him on his side or just leave him be? He is our only chick that has even pipped at this point and it is day 22 so we would really like him to pop out!

 

[ecse129]

If you want to see him, he is number 19 - http://www.ustream.tv/channel/huntseggs2

 

[Emmalion]

isn't it great being able to watch them and not be there.

Good luck on your hatching

 

[ecse129]

Your duck hatch date is the same as mine! Our ducks are at: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/huntseggs

I just hope this poor chick gets himself out...

 

[Emmalion]

Mine are not supposed to hatch until Saturday. But this one decided that today was the day and it was a good thing I was checking on them and getting some wax off another egg and readying them for lock down which was supposed to be tomorrow. I found the pip that was actually stopped buy the turner. But she is doing good and taking her sweet time now.