1. Nov 21, 2018 Post #1 of 3
   

   Sarasarasara222 Chirping

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   I have two chickens and they have four eggs each, this is the evening of the second day of the hatching process and a egg has a small crack in it along with one hatched chick in one of the nests, the egg has been like that for 2 and 1/2 hours, should I worry/intervene? Or should I let the mother hen handle this? I’m getting worried about if all the eggs will hatch

    
2. Nov 21, 2018 Post #2 of 3
   

   Pork Pie Flockwit

   

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   I would not intervene for a considerable time. The chick could be taking a rest before resuming its hatching efforts.

    

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3. Nov 21, 2018 Post #3 of 3
   

   Y master In the Brooder

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   It can take up to 24 hours after pipping for a chick to start hatching. Definitely don't interfere.

    

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