Stuck Chick Trying to Hatch

[Lewis.jessie6]

So this is the first hatch we've done and seem to have a stuck chick. They started hatching yesterday which is right on time but there is one that has been trying to hatch for almost 24 hours. My temperature and humidity is just right and all of the others (12 others) have hatched no problem. This one just seems to be having trouble breaking out of the egg. The beak is sticking out and we can see it breathing. Should I intervene and try to help or just hope it can get out? I'm just nervous because it's taking this one so long.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Is it the last one ?

 

[Lewis.jessie6]

Is it the last one ?

No there are others but this is the only one right now that is pipped. There is a hole where the beak is coming out through the membrane and it is cheeping like normal.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

So you cant see the membrane . If it doesnt start zipping soon you may need to assist. If you can see the membrane or reach it put some coconut oil or triple antibiotic on the membrane keeping away from the beak

 

[Lewis.jessie6]

So you cant see the membrane . If it doesnt start zipping soon you may need to assist. If you can see the membrane or reach it put some coconut oil or triple antibiotic on the membrane keeping away from the beak

I can see the membrane but it hasn't zippered all the way around. It does look dry though.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

that would most likely be the problem . put some oil on that bad boy and if he aint too tired he will finish up.