Happening NOW! Need input! malpositioned chick?

[Noellereagan]

Another urgent question.

Does this seem to be a malpositioned chick? From what I’ve read, they should pip at the fat end of the egg where the air cell is. Or is this what’s known as (un)zipping? Clearly, I’m new to hatching. I’m a worried mom here. Any guidance is so appreciated- as always.

If the chick seems to be malpositioned- is there something I need to do?

The eggs are all shipped. The rest (after this batch), I kept in a carton, in an upright position for lockdown as I read that’s advisable for shipped eggs. Is there truth to this?
@Pyxis @casportpony
Thanks again. Super stressed !

 

[Cyprus]

It's not on the right end, but it seems to be doing fine.

 

[Noellereagan]

It's not on the right end, but it seems to be doing fine.

Thanks so much. Also, the chick is about two days late on the hatch- or to be technical- about a day and a half. I don’t think is a temp problem- the chick I posted about last was a day early and from the same bator and same batch of eggs.

So is this what’s considered a malpositioned chick? What’s the cause/ causes of this?

 

[Cyprus]

Thanks so much. Also, the chick is about two days late on the hatch- or to be technical- about a day and a half. I don’t think is a temp problem- the chick I posted about last was a day early and from the same bator and same batch of eggs.

So is this what’s considered a malpositioned chick? What’s the cause/ causes of this?

This is one kind of malposition. There are many types.
Many things can cause malposition, from improper/lack of turning, humidity and temp issues, nutrients in the egg or the chicks failure to turn at day 14.

 

[Pyxis]

Yep, it's on the wrong end, but these usually hatch just fine. They'll take a lot longer from when they externally pip to when they zip, though, because unlike a chick in the regular position, it never got the chance to internally pip and rest for a bit at that stage.

 

[Antcohan]

Looks like its doing fine to me as long as its beak is out and it can get air.

 

[casportpony]

Yep, it's on the wrong end, but these usually hatch just fine. They'll take a lot longer from when they externally pip to when they zip, though, because unlike a chick in the regular position, it never got the chance to internally pip and rest for a bit at that stage.

You beat me to it and said it so much better than I could have.

 

[Noellereagan]

Looks loke its doing fine to me as long as its beak is out and it can get air.

I’m not sure if I see a beak. It’s hard to tell what’s there

 

[as110]

Did your chicken hatch on its own?