Quail pup upside down help

[helcatamy]

Hi not sure how but one of my quail eggs has piped upside down! They're obviously on lockdown so I'm not keen on opening the incubator; will he be ok or what should I do? Argh why did that have to happen? Thought I'd been so careful!

 

[Chicken Chat]

Apparently your chick didn't get the message it was wrong way round. They have been known to be able to get out on their own, I would give it 12 hrs, if no progress, it's up to you if you want to assist a bit. That is a tough call, especially if the rest are trying to hatch. I always struggle with what to do, open the lid and possibly shrink wrap the rest or help.