Helping chick out of egg shell

[ChloeSilkie08]

When do you guys decide to interfere with a chick hatching? I have one that pipped last night and hasn’t hatched yet. I know this is normal but it hasn’t been chirping or moving like all it’s siblings did. I’m afraid it’s week or something. I can see the beak moving but not doing anything.

 

[JaeG]

It's important to wait at least 24 hours after the initial pip hole before interfering. The chick doesn't look like it is doing much during that time but it is absorbing the remains of the yolk and also the blood that has been running through the veins in the membranes. It is a period of very little visible action but there's a lot of important things going on, and trying to help too early does more damage than good.

Some chicks take longer to hatch than others. Some don't make a peep during the hatching process, whereas others are very noisy. It's all very normal.

If, after the 24 hours, you do feel you need to step in then read through this article first as it is full of excellent information: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

 

[ChickNanny13]

2x ... Incubating teaches "patience"

 

[ChloeSilkie08]

2x ... Incubating teaches "patience"

Look I’ve hatched over 100 chicks I know. I’m worried about the baby because it’s acting weaker than it’s siblings and I want to make sure it’s okay.