Help or not???

[Mleland]

I have 4 Silkies that have hatched. These two - have been at a standstill for about 10 hours... The one that looks half unzipped has had no activity and the other I can see the beak. Again, just not doing much except sticking her beak out! What is your advice! ( I need a drink and I don’t drink...)

 

[plaidpantsuit]

They do rest for a scarily long time while piping, that is necessary to absorb the big yolk and blood vessels. But the zipping is usually quick, so I would help that one along. Just gently continue pulling shell away and off, without tearing the inner membrane. The blood vessels should be dried up, if so, gently help the chick out of the membrane. If the blood vessels are full, DO NOT help, just let the chick rest and absorb.

Hope it turned out well, and you celebrated with a drink!

 

[Mleland]

They do rest for a scarily long time while piping, that is necessary to absorb the big yolk and blood vessels. But the zipping is usually quick, so I would help that one along. Just gently continue pulling shell away and off, without tearing the inner membrane. The blood vessels should be dried up, if so, gently help the chick out of the membrane. If the blood vessels are full, DO NOT help, just let the chick rest and absorb.

Hope it turned out well, and you celebrated with a drink!
I waited too long for the zipped one and lost it. The other did well on its own- I had 5 healthy white and splash.

 

[Mleland]

I waited too long for the zipped one and lost it. The other did well on its own- I had 5 healthy white and splash.

 

[plaidpantsuit]

I waited too long for the zipped one and lost it. The other did well on its own- I had 5 healthy white and splash.

Soooo fluffy!