Thank you Buggles, I've read the page you linked. I just hope I don't have to assist anyone this time. If I do I'll definitely have to read it again a few times. I've watched a few youtube vids of the process so kind of have an idea of how to create a zip. Seeing as how these were shipped eggs with distorted air cells I guess there's a good possibility some could have problems.Those first few hatches while you are learning what works for you can be really stressful. It took me ages to be able to just chill out. I have to knock of some rust as it is when I get this next hatch going. Some have found it helpful to read over this link about how and when to assist if you run into trouble. I personally like to know what to do if something doesn't go according to plan myself. Of course some people don't help chicks and think they will be weak and die anyways but I have not found that to be true at all and I have hatched hundreds and helped quite a number. I had to help the big fluff himself out, who ended up being too big for his egg and he has grown into one fine bird (This guy I showed the other day).
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching
