How long till I intervene?

[HereChickChickChick88]

It's been an hour... Thank you. I will give it 20 more minutes to be sure. Any tips? I've done it twice before - just gently peel where it would have peeled before.... like where it would have busted through anyway?

 

[WVduckchick]

If it started a full zip (more than 3-4 breaks of the shell, and actually stopped more than 5-10 minutes, do it now.
Once they start to zip, they should finish without stopping too long at a time.

 

[WVduckchick]

It's been an hour... Thank you. I will give it 20 more minutes to be sure. Any tips? I've done it twice before - just gently peel where it would have peeled before.... like where it would have busted through anyway?

Yes, just continue it's zip line, chipping with tweezers or your fingernail, on around the air cell end.

 

[Smuvers Farm]

AND KEEP US UTD!!!

I am now waiting with baited breath to find out how it goes... and pics would be nice....

 

[HereChickChickChick88]

pretty sure I just saved a chick - thanks guys. So far that little guy is exhausted but alive

 

[HereChickChickChick88]

pics soon

 

[HereChickChickChick88]

Last one is the new little guy we just helped out of the shell

 

[HereChickChickChick88]

Here is the one I’m concerned with - the yellow one has this from its bum

 

[Smuvers Farm]

That looks like a prolapse. Be careful. One of mine in the last batch had a prolapse and the others pecked at it so much they disemboweled it.

 

[WVduckchick]

View attachment 1299249 Here is the one I’m concerned with - the yellow one has this from its bum

That one didn't fully absorb its yolk, looks like to me. Put it in a small container or bowl, lined with soft rag or paper towel, to immobilize it, just so it doesn't drag it around and rip it open. Back in the incubator is best too, since it won't be able to move closer or away from the warmth.
(little butter bowls or sour cream sized bowls work great)