Should I assist this hatch?

[annampet]

Hi everyone,
First time hatcher here....I've been reading a ton and I can't thank you enough for all the info out here!
This chick pip'd through around 9PM last night so it's been hatching for a little over 15 hrs and I was a little worried because it seemed like the air pocket was elongated down the egg. I've been watching and slightly assisting by pulling loose pieces of shell away from the hole and widened the dry/brown area slightly. It's breathing and chirping but I'm wondering when or how long I should wait before I become more concerned.

Any thoughts?

 

[Pork Pie]

Maybe this will help

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

 

[Alexander2000]

1. Did blood come out of the Egg? 2. How many days old is it? Hint if blood came out of the egg it’s not ready.

 

[annampet]

Maybe this will help

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

Thank you.....I've seen this article and it's great!

 

[AlleysChicks]

Hands off. If it’s not actively creating a bigger hole after 24hrs you can check to make sure it’s not glued in. As is you need to up the humidity to 65-70% and not open the bator again.

The chick rests after the first external pip and absorbs yolk. It can take time for that to happen.

 

[annampet]

1. Did blood come out of the Egg? 2. How many days old is it? Hint if blood came out of the egg it’s not ready.

It's 21 days today and no blood came out. I didn't pull back on the membrane much though, just the dried area.

 

[Alexander2000]

I think It’s a weak chick I have them to Wait 24 for hours and you’ll know.

 

[WVduckchick]

Can't tell for sure from the picture, but is the pip area closer to the fat/air cell end or the small end??

 

[WVduckchick]

Can't tell for sure from the picture, but is the pip area closer to the fat/air cell end or the small end??

In other words, did the chick hit the air cell inside or not?

 

[Alexander2000]

Can't tell for sure from the picture, but is the pip area closer to the fat/air cell end or the small end??

Possible.