Hatching chick, Is This Normal?

[Chickster72]

I have a chick hatching. Been 12 hrs now. He seems kinda stuck but I don't know. I'm concerned that the membrane looks so dry. Does this look normal???

 

[Chickster72]

There's supposed to be a pic attached. For some reason its not showing up. Grrr.

 

[GitaBooks]

I'm sorry, I don't think the picture uploaded. However, if the chick has been attempting to hatch for a long time, you can give it a little help by picking some shell away. Chicks take around 24 hours to hatch, pipping a hole in the shell and then resting for a little.

 

[Allears]

Hi there, don't know enough to give advise but you could try this thread perhaps:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...in-the-egg-for-hours-and-has-made-no-progress

 

[Chickster72]

 

[Chickster72]

There's the pic. She's definitely stuck. That membrane is glued to her. I'm going to try moistening it with some qtips.

 

[mypurtychickens]

I would wrap the egg in a warm,wet paper towel and keep the membrane moist. Then wait and see. You will probably have to help.

 

[Chickster72]

UPDATE: I wet the stuck dried membrane with a moist qtip & gently worked it off of her face, nose, eye & wing. After that she did great.Hatched right out. She's small & very tired but she's doing ok & getting stronger. I'll give her to Mom in the morning

 

[GitaBooks]

UPDATE: I wet the stuck dried membrane with a moist qtip & gently worked it off of her face, nose, eye & wing. After that she did great.Hatched right out. She's small & very tired but she's doing ok & getting stronger. I'll give her to Mom in the morning

I'm glad she's doing well!

 

[Allears]

Well done