Weak Chick?! Help!!

[Olivekat07]

I have a broody OE sitting on 5 or 6 eggs that has been under her for about 22-24 days now and one of them is definitely alive. Each time I tap my fingernail on the egg I hold it up to my ear and hear pecking noises. The egg shell is pretty thin, so I would think that it would hatch pretty easy. The chicken that it’s from is from my speckled Sussex or my English Orpington. Should I help it? All of the times I’ve helped chicks out of the egg, they turned out the healthiest out of all of the chickens that I hatched from that batch. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[itspebbl]

If it is 23 or more days, I would at least put a little safety hole in the aircell end of the eggs, to make sure it doesn't suffocate. It's up to you if you assist further. Just remember that if you see veins, stop!

 

[C3 mommy]

Have you candled them?
If you feel the need to assist read this, https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching.64660/

 

[itspebbl]

 

[Olivekat07]

If it is 23 or more days, I would at least put a little safety hole in the aircell end of the eggs, to make sure it doesn't suffocate. It's up to you if you assist further. Just remember that if you see veins, stop!

I did do that already!! It has pipped through the airsack and has cracked a little more since I have put a hole in it.

 

[itspebbl]

I would think it's just a waiting game now, as long as it doesn't get shrink-wrapped

 

[Olivekat07]

Have you candled them?
If you feel the need to assist read this, https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching.64660/

Yes I have candled them, only the one that I’m worried about is alive.

 

[Olivekat07]

I would think it's just a waiting game now, as long as it doesn't get shrink-wrapped

That’s the thing I don’t under stand, why do they get shrink wrapped and how?

 

[itspebbl]

@Pyxis

 

[Olivekat07]

@Pyxis

What’s that for?