Help?

[schambo]

Okay, so #3 has looked like this for at least 2 hours, and still isn’t out. They’re still moving a bunch and trying to push. At what point do I intervene? Their siblings have knocked them about a bit, will that make a difference?

 

[MysteryChicken]

Okay, so #3 has looked like this for at least 2 hours, and still isn’t out. They’re still moving a bunch and trying to push. At what point do I intervene? Their siblings have knocked them about a bit, will that make a difference?View attachment 3742746

When this happens with mine, it's because some will tire out before completing the task of hatching. I just help out alittle by popping the top where they were zipping to weaken the shell, & let them do the rest.

 

[schambo]

What do you mean by popping the top?

 

[MysteryChicken]

What do you mean by popping the top?

The spot where the chick will pop out of.
Just help weaken the shell, where the chick will come out, & the chick should do the rest.

 

[Debbie292d]

It can take 12 to 24 hours for a chick to hatch after pipping. They take many breaks as it's hard work. I would leave it alone for at LEAST 12 hours, and then perhaps help a little.

 

[schambo]

She made it! I gave her a little help before bed and loosened up the top - the shell of the egg was unusually hard and thick - and she pushed out sometime overnight.