Day 22 - moving but no pip, no chirp

[Jinglebell]

My Orpington egg is on Day 22. When I candled this morning,it was moving but no chirp and no pip so far. Should I make a hole to help it get air ?

 

[Purelychicks]

@Wyorp Rock - I would make a nail hole, but I often help more than I should. So it’s up to u. They are supposed to chirp before they internally pip so it may just be late

 

[Jinglebell]

@Wyorp Rock - I would make a nail hole, but I often help more than I should. So it’s up to u

Which end of the egg would you make the hole ?

 

[Purelychicks]

Which end of the egg would you make the hole ?

Where the air sac is. But if she is chirping, she needs a hole. You said she isn’t chirping yet? So maybe she’s just late. I have some chicks that just take longer to absorb the egg yolk. Especially if the temp is on the lower side.

 

[Purelychicks]

Which end of the egg would you make the hole ?

So maybe wait to see what @Wyorp Rock says

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Read this article thoroughly from beginning to end, then read it again and again before you decide to assist.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

Day 22. Are you sure you counted correctly?

 

[junior67]

from what I understand you don't want to do a safety hole unless you are sure they have been internally pipped for 24 hrs........ you should hear cheeping if they have internally pipped.......

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

Has baby internal pip yet ?
If not it could be just a late hatcher or be at the wrong end
With white duck eggs I can see bruising if baby is trying at wrong end
Not sure how one would see with darker chicken eggs
You could also listen and see if you hear scratching like it’s trying to break the shell anywhere
I agree read the link provided before starting any assistance