Is this egg shrink-wrapped? CLICK ON ME FIRST!

[Skipper Carnes]

She has been trying to hatch since yesterday. This is day 24 of incubation and she is still alive and trying, but seems to be stuck. Please help me!

 

[Skipper Carnes]

The membrane is stuck to the chick instead of the egg! Help is strongly appreciated! Thank you so much for your advice!

 

[Dr Evy]

How long has she been stuck like that? If there are no visible blood vessels, I would assist.

 

[Skipper Carnes]

About 7 or 8 hours. How do you help a shrink wrapped chick?

 

[KimberBee]

I agree with Dr. Evy above. Without vessels, the risk is decreased.

 

[Dr Evy]

About 7 or 8 hours. How do you help a shrink wrapped chick?

Here’s a helpful article.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

 

[MysteryChicken]

It's a sticky chick, you need to moisturize the membrane, as you gently remove it from the chick.
Coconut oil, water, or Triple Antibiotic Ointment(None Pain Relieving), all can be used to moisten the membrane.

 

[Skipper Carnes]

Thank you so much! MysteryChicken, do you think you could maybe guide me through the process telling me what to do as I do it? Like a live chat guide? Thanks!

 

[MysteryChicken]

Thank you so much! MysteryChicken, do you think you could maybe guide me through the process telling me what to do as I do it? Like a live chat guide? Thanks!

Yes, I've had a handful of these guys.

Do you have Q-tips? You can use those to add a moisturizer.

 

[Skipper Carnes]

Yes, right now we are using a paint brush with coconut oil on it.