OMG I'm on the edge of my seat reading this. Originally from NQ, I hear you about sexism in Australia. Hope your little Aussie Battler makes it!
I've never hatched eggs so have no advice, just good wishes from very far away.
I wouldn't mess with it now. Wait to see if it makes it out on it's own when the others start coming out. It's probably still not totally ready to come out yet if the others are just now pipping.
Ooh congrats. Now you and I are in the same boat. Hurry up and wait. Sit on your hands and don't do a thing. They know what to do we just have to let them do it.
If the others can hatch out there's a chance this little guy will make it too. If you do decide to help him out you only chip tiny pieces and put him back. But I wouldnt take a chance of shrink wrapping the others. Just wait.
WELL THIS IS THE FIRST GUY OUT FROM ONE OF THE PIPPED EGGS - THAT WAS QUICK OTHERS STILL HAVE LITTLE HOLES?
lIKE THE SPOTTY ONE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PIC.....