if there are no veins showing you can pick very gently at the shell in the direction of his head. Just take of tiny pieces and then stop. See if there is any bleeding, if not pick a tiny bit more.Does this one need help peeping a lot and foot and wing now covering head he is pushing but not getting anywhere!? I don’t want him to suffocate!? My other baby has fluffed but still sleepy and can’t lift head yet