Should I help?!

[Tpatterso12]

It looks like the chicks head is caught by a string of membrane. Should I help?!

 

[Sleek28]

This is 100% up to you and your preferences on whether to help or not.

If you decide to help, be aware of the veins that could still be attached to the membrane. If the membrane is starting to dry up and the chick is still stuck, use a warm damp wash cloth and press it gently on the dry/stuck parts.

If you decide not to help, please check in on it periodically to access the situation. As of right now, it looks like it has access to air and shouldn’t have a problem in that regard. It can take awhile for a chick to hatch. It all depends on how eager that chick is to get out of the shell.

 

[Abigail Joanna]

This is 100% up to you and your preferences on whether to help or not.

If you decide to help, be aware of the veins that could still be attached to the membrane. If the membrane is starting to dry up and the chick is still stuck, use a warm damp wash cloth and press it gently on the dry/stuck parts.

If you decide not to help, please check in on it periodically to access the situation. As of right now, it looks like it has access to air and shouldn’t have a problem in that regard. It can take awhile for a chick to hatch. It all depends on how eager that chick is to get out of the shell.

I'd leave it as well. They do a ton of work to get out, and it takes a bit of time.

 

[Tpatterso12]

This is 100% up to you and your preferences on whether to help or not.

If you decide to help, be aware of the veins that could still be attached to the membrane. If the membrane is starting to dry up and the chick is still stuck, use a warm damp wash cloth and press it gently on the dry/stuck parts.

If you decide not to help, please check in on it periodically to access the situation. As of right now, it looks like it has access to air and shouldn’t have a problem in that regard. It can take awhile for a chick to hatch. It all depends on how eager that chick is to get out of the shell.

Okay, I’m just worried because it looks like the membrane is preventing her head from moving. Sorry first timer lol

 

[Sleek28]

Okay, I’m just worried because it looks like the membrane is preventing her head from moving. Sorry first timer lol

Totally understand! Keep us posted, we love pics!

 

[Abigail Joanna]

Okay, I’m just worried because it looks like the membrane is preventing her head from moving. Sorry first timer lol

If everything is that damp, it shouldn't be a problem. First few hatches are tempting to help, but you could seriously injure or kill the chick by doing so too soon.

 

[Ebony Rose]

If she starts crying in distress or if her cries become faint and weak, then I'd intervene. Otherwise, allow nature to take its course. The harder she works to free herself on her own, the stronger (and healthier) she'll be over her lifetime.
That said, if you determine that it's time to help, then cut the 'cord' as close to the shell as you can with very sharp scissors to reduce the likelihood of injuring her. Yes, chickens have belly buttons and that is her umbilical cord

 

[Tpatterso12]

She’s fighting, but now I’m pretty sure I see the yolk sac

 

[Tpatterso12]

If everything is that damp, it shouldn't be a problem. First few hatches are tempting to help, but you could seriously injure or kill the chick by doing so too soon.

Left her alone and she’s doing good so far! Thank you for your guys help!

 

[Tpatterso12]

Totally understand! Keep us posted, we love pics!