First timer with lots of questions

[chickfused]

We're hatched, but the back of it's neck appears to be attached to the top of the shell. Should I let it struggle free? It's beak is free and clear to breath, but it can't get fully free of the shell.

Edit: Right after I posted this, it got free.

 

[Starry Night Farm]

Hi friend. congratulations! We hatch all our chicks in 360’s. Just curious, what is your humidity at now? We have chicks pip and then sometimes take very long breaks, and then all of a sudden, they zip right out. If a chick pips and they have not yet absorbed the egg sack, they need to do that before they hatch. Every chick seems unique, some fast, some slow..haha.

 

[chickfused]

Here we are. Flopping about and breathing hard. I think it's normal!

 

[Ponypoor]

Sit on your hands and ignore it till they are done. If you did everything right up to now, everything will be fine. If you didn't do everything right, it is too late to fix it.

Wise words so true.

 

[chickfused]

It's head is still all curled under it and it's trying to figure out what it's wings and feet are. Very cheepy. It's eyes are open and it's playing egg soccer even though I have string in there. :\

When should it be able to uncurl and be unegg shaped?

Edit: About now apparently. Seems to take about 5-10 mins.

 

[chickfused]

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Congratulations!!!
You'll find that some people are completely against assisting. There's nothing wrong with their way, but we all do whatever works best for us

 

[chickfused]

OK, do I need to be worried about the other eggs? He's really messing them up. Full on 360s, everything.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

OK, do I need to be worried about the other eggs? He's really messing them up.

Do you have their brooder ready and heated? Once he's dry, you can place him in the brooder, as long as it's up to the correct temps

 

[chickfused]

The concern is for the other eggs, right now. What do I do with them? Soccer is an understatement for what this little one is doing. Do I put them back with the pips up when I move him? Do I take him out early and put him under his heating plate even though he's damp?

Is he about to kill his hatchmates?

Yes, the brooder is ready.