Chick pipped towards floor. Should I assist?

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The chick pipped towards the floor. My mom flipped the egg over so she could get out. It is possible that she pipped yesterday. The membrane has dried quite a bit, but she’s still breathing. Should I assist?
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I'd keep a close eye on it for now. If you've already opened the incubator it would be better to give it a while. If she's still breathing she should be alright, but if hours pass and she doesn't make any progress, maybe pull some of the dried membrane away. If there is any blood on the membrane stop all assistance and put her back in the incubator.
 
I'd keep a close eye on it for now. If you've already opened the incubator it would be better to give it a while. If she's still breathing she should be alright, but if hours pass and she doesn't make any progress, maybe pull some of the dried membrane away. If there is any blood on the membrane stop all assistance and put her back in the incubator.
I opened it up a bit, her toe is sticking out now
I'd keep a close eye on it for now. If you've already opened the incubator it would be better to give it a while. If she's still breathing she should be alright, but if hours pass and she doesn't make any progress, maybe pull some of the dried membrane away. If there is any blood on the membrane stop all assistance and put her back in the incubator.
 
The chick pipped towards the floor. My mom flipped the egg over so she could get out. It is possible that she pipped yesterday. The membrane has dried quite a bit, but she’s still breathing. Should I assist?
Thanks !
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You did the right thing by turning it over so that the pip is facing up
I wouldn't assist yet, but you could dab a little coconut oil or vaseline onto any exposed membrane just to keep it moist. Be sure not to get any on the chicks nares
 

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