Is the chick drying out whilst hatching? Help please

[Hatcher1997]

Do I need to intervene and help this chick please? It’s yellowing now around the zip area. Thank you

 

[sourland]

How long has it been pipped, and what is the humidity level?

 

[Hatcher1997]

How long has it been pipped, and what is the humidity level?

Around 5/6 hours I think. And it’s dropped to 63% because I haven’t wanted to open the lid

 

[sourland]

Seems too early to intercede to me.

 

[gimmie birdies]

It can take 12-24 hours to hatch.

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

Around 5/6 hours I think. And it’s dropped to 63% because I haven’t wanted to open the lid

Don't help it yet it should be fine.

 

[Hatcher1997]

I needed to intervene in the end as it had all dried right out and was sticking to his feathers, my first time and I didn’t really know what I was doing but natural instincts was to use a damp paper towel and try help him out as much as I could. My only worries now is how cold it must’ve got and if he’s going to survive from hours of trying to get out. Thank you, how cute is he though

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

I needed to intervene in the end as it had all dried right out and was sticking to his feathers, my first time and I didn’t really know what I was doing but natural instincts was to use a damp paper towel and try help him out as much as I could. My only worries now is how cold it must’ve got and if he’s going to survive from hours of trying to get out. Thank you, how cute is he though

We had to do the same thing last year the chick survived! Congrats!

 

[nikkers390]

We had to do the same thing last year the chick survived! Congrats!

I intervene when it seems necessary. If you see any fresh blood, stop and put the egg back in the incubator for a few hours. If no progress, try again, repeat.
Congrats. It takes a bit of courage, especially when folks scold you.