Do I need to assist the hatch?

[5 Points Wingfeather]

It’s been like this for about 18 hours. Maybe a little longer

 

[HollowOfWisps]

It’s been like this for about 18 hours. Maybe a little longer

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It can take up to 24 hours for a chicken to hatch on their own. Leave it be until it's been 24 hours and then step in if needed.

 

[5 Points Wingfeather]

It can take up to 24 hours for a chicken to hatch on their own. Leave it be until it's been 24 hours and then step in if needed.

Yeah, I know to wait. I think we have about another hour and it’ll be right around 24. If No progress is made in the next hour do I just gently chip away at some more of the shell and see if that will get it going again?

 

[Humble Shack Farm]

Yeah, I know to wait. I think we have about another hour and it’ll be right around 24. If No progress is made in the next hour do I just gently chip away at some more of the shell and see if that will get it going again?

Check out this article, it was super helpful to me: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching.64660/