Its a knee or elbow, not a beak...

mrandmrschicken

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Last egg in the bator has pipped. Upon closer examination, it's a knee/elbow, not a beak poking through the hole! First time I've seen this. Chick inside is not moving. Does not repspond to light or voice stimulus. Do I get involved? Is this normal?
Thanks for any response.
 
It may have died after pipping which is very common.

Since it is the last one you can take it out and check for signs of life.
 
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Did as suggested and yes, chick had died. It was a beak, not a knee. The chick had not punctured the air sack but rather had pipped near the bottom on the narrow end of the egg. I think it probably drowned.

Thank you, for taking the time to respond Miss. For future reference, if I see a pip on the bottom of the narrow end, should I intervene as soon as possible? This is a new situation for me.
 

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