chick with dislodged air cell - should I help?

[Grindlefamily]

It is pipped out the side that doesn't have the air cell, he has quite a hole and his beak is out so he can breath, but I am worried about him. Should I just wait??

Louella

 

[Tuffoldhen]

I would wait...they can take 24 hours to zip out after pipping....if his beak is out he should be fine....

 

[Grindlefamily]

That was what I was thinking - I am also thinking I may just let nature take it's turn (although that may be hard).

Thank you - I just needed someone to say that to me.

Louella

 

[Grindlefamily]

I was just peeking in - I think he may be upside down - is that normal? His beak appears to be upside down when he peeps - AHHH!!! I have 3 others with pips - boy this is hard!

Louella

 

[Tuffoldhen]

I know its hard...every time I hatch its like its the first time!!!...I'm pretty sure the way the chick is folded in the shell its head is tucked under a wing funny like....

Just be patience...its always worked out for me and healthy chicks hatch on their own...

 

[Grindlefamily]

okay - this is my first time - sorry for the stress - I will take a deep breath and wait (as patiently as I can).

Louella

 

[Tuffoldhen]

Your doing ok...ask questions when you need too someone is always here to help out....

 

[MaryT]

Hey good luck! don't you just love those fuzzy butts. Here's rootin for ya and those babies

 

[MaransGuy]

Yes, it is normal for the beak to be upside-down. If there is a hole and you can see the beak, leave it alone.

 

[jenlynn4]

any progress?