Early Hatcher Still in Turner Need Advice Quick

[Wi_Pida]

This is a first for me. I’m on day 13 of incubation and one chick just popped out. I know I need to let it dry but with the rocker still in is it safe to leave it in the incubator? It’s very active and strong. Need advice ASAP.

 

[SegiDream]

Wow day 13?! What is your temperature setting? Was this egg under a broody hen before placed in the incubator? Get your brooder heated up and ready now. I'd let the chick get at least half dry before moving it, keep a close eye on it and then move it to the brooder. The others might not be far behind if this little one is any indication...

Edited to add: Can you turn the the rocker/egg turner off without opening the incubator?

 

[Wi_Pida]

Wow day 13?! What is your temperature setting? Was this egg under a broody hen before placed in the incubator? Get your brooder heated up and ready now. I'd let the chick get at least half dry before moving it, keep a close eye on it and then move it to the brooder. The others might not be far behind if this little one is any indication...

I have a couple broody hens. It’s a real good possibility that one of them did hide a couple egg and bring it to the nesting boxes. Temp has been a steady 99.6 with humidity of 49 to 55%.

This is the first time I’ve had a chick hatch a this early. I only found out it hatched because I was checking on my turkey poults and I heard peeping from the wrong direction. LOL

Added: thanks for the advice of turning off the turner. I was just falling asleep when the peeping started. My brain hasn’t woke up yet, 3:30 am is way to early to be dealing with this. Ugh

 

[SegiDream]

Ok so the other eggs may not be as far along in development. I would turn the egg turner off temporarily until you get the baby chick moved out and then turn it back on. Maybe give him a mirror in the brooder (hand mirror?) so he doesn't feel alone.

I'm curious how they hid a couple eggs and moved them lol. But yeah hens can be super sneaky sometimes.