How long from pip to zip? My first guy has been working on it For over 8 hours. He cheeps and moves around a lot but absolutely NO progress. I feel so bad for him. Has anyone ever "helped" their chicks out?
Yes, I did on my last hatch. Even though she pipped, she was shrink wrapped. I had one pip on my every first hatching and not make it out, so I intervened during my last hatched.
Didn't know what I was doing, but she made it; and is the alpha and bravest of the flock. Used the bathroom so I could run the shower for humidity. Wet Q-tips to keep the egg membrane moist and tweezers. I did not remove the bottom part of the shell in case the yolk wasn't absorbed yet and put her back in the incubator.
I'm not saying to go ahead and help. There is a lot of debate on this site. Some will say let nature decide and some will help.
Good luck! Fingers crossed!
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