2 so far others trying theres one I'm worried about it's got the shell broke and slits in the membrane but hasn't made it through it yet. Is that normal? The other 2 that hatched broke through the egg and membrane at the same time.
Chicks hatching!! Is this normal?
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Anybody? HOw can you tell if the membrane is getting too dried out? I haven't touched it and the chick is moving around. It has the egg cracked about half way around but isn't working the crack it and hasnt for hours. Its just keeping its beak out the hole it made.
If your humidity in the incubator is between 65-75% there shouldn't be a problem. Once the chick has pipped the egg, it can take up to about 24 hours to hatch and that is completely normal. Sit on your hands and try to remain calm. 
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We have had that happen. It took one chick awhile to get through. And yes, humdity is very important. I wouldnt be too worried about it. Resist the temptation to reach in and break it free
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It's fine but I ended up helping it, the membrane was stuck to it. No other chicks have had a problem. We have 8 hatched and 11 to go. I'm worried about leaving the chicks in there all night they sure are hyper and all over the place looks like their playing football with the unhatched eggs.
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