what does "shink wrap" actually mean?

[SportChick]

I've heard a lot of people use the term, but what does it really mean? What does it look like?

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

You'll know it when you see it. It's when the humidity is too low (or sometimes can happen if there's a pip directly under the fan in a forced air) and the inner membrane dries out and sticks to the chick. When this happens, the chick will not hatch without assistance, as they get stuck in position and can't move.

 

[dolfi]

so what do i do how can i help

 

[sumi]

I use a wet q-tip to dampen the membrane every now and then to keep it soft while I wait for the chick to get ready to complete the hatch.

 

[dolfi]

how do you know that its shrink wraped before it hatches

 

[sumi]

here's an interesting discussion with pics on it:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/491421/shrink-wrap-vs-sticky-chick