Hatching for 48 hours, look normal? (pics)

[SilkieCanada]

We are at 48 hours in a couple hours. Not much activity today, I thought I heard her chirping but didnt see any actual moving, but had tons last night and a little bit of blood but then it stopped. Do things look normal from your eyes? Thats my first hatch

 

[madamwlf]

Does the membrane look a little dry? Might want to watch so that it doesn't stick to the chick. May make it harder to hatch.

 

[SilkieCanada]

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yea it looks dirty or thats the birds mixed with a little blood. I dont know. How do I know if the bird is having problems at this stage? And is the lack of activity today a bad sign or normal?

 

[bburn]

what is your humidity at?

 

[SilkieCanada]

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averages around 70 goes down to 60 at night

 

[madamwlf]

If it was me, I would snatch that one out and help it along. It is obviously ready to hatch. I like giving all babies a chance at life and if I have to help, I will.

 

[SilkieCanada]

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how would you help it? Im scared it died. What would you do exactly crack the egg?

 

[SilkieCanada]

turns out she was dead. died last night. 1/10 eggs hatched and she was the 1. I took the egg out and tried to remove shelling but she didnt move or peep and after opening up the egg I found a dead bird. Is it normal for it to die such late stage?

 

[madamwlf]

It could have become stuck to the membrane. I've had them die that late into hatching. Most times now I watch and look for signs of trouble.

 

[SilkieCanada]

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If I keep the humidity 80%+ will that prevent it from getting stuck? What are the signs you can suggest to me, anything would be appreciated. Knowing I could prevent it bums me out but at least I wont let it happen again if I know.