Pip and no hatch in over 24 hours

[brittonia18]

I had two eggs, one successfully hatched last night and one had pipped. But it's been over 24 hours and nothing. The chick inside knocked it face down so I can't see if the membrane is dry or not but I feel like it's been awhile and now it's not moving. Is it time to open and intervene?? I don't want to lose it in the middle of the night ://

 

[brittonia18]

The chick just rolled it again and I could see a good chunk exposed and then my chick pecked at it! Does this harm the hatching chick?? I couldn't tell if it was dead or alive cause it rolled so quickly

 

[Cheecky B]

It happens all the time don't worry. Sometimes they can take up to 48 hours or more to hatch. Whenever a chick pips, it takes a resting period since their lungs are developing from breathing on their own for the first time. Wait another 24 hours and if nothing happens, then you may want to intervene

 

[Cheecky B]

I had big cracked eggs that hatched perfectly fine

 

[Fancychooklady]

If it's been 24 hours you should be able to see the beak moving around and hear it cheeping. Take the egg out and examine it . This article may help you make a decision .

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching

 

[Cheecky B]

True what the above comment said. Its best to examine to determine whether it is moving or not because I know the feeling can kill you