Pipped at wrong end

[Leslender]

Hi,
This little one pipped externally over 24 hours ago and made no progress in over 12 hours. It seems to have pipped at the wrong end of the egg. I can hear little cheeps every now and then. The membrane is looking like it may be a little tough where it’s been exposed. Do I leave it or try to help a little? Many thanks.

 

[chickens really]

Leave it. Generally it takes them a little longer to hatch but they will be okay.

 

[casportpony]

Hi,
This little one pipped externally over 24 hours ago and made no progress in over 12 hours. It seems to have pipped at the wrong end of the egg. I can hear little cheeps every now and then. The membrane is looking like it may be a little tough where it’s been exposed. Do I leave it or try to help a little? Many thanks.

Welcome to BYC!

Have you seen this article by @Pyxis?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

I've had some of these wrong end pippers hatch on their own, but have also had to assist quite a few. The article above has rock solid advice, so please read it.

@Pyxis and @WVduckchick, any advice?

 

[WVduckchick]

Did it hatch?