Perfect! That's what it's supposed to do. It will take breaks to rest and sleep, so don't panic.Thank you I’m just really nervous for this chick. It has piped through the shell and is just wiggling around it there!
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Perfect! That's what it's supposed to do. It will take breaks to rest and sleep, so don't panic.Thank you I’m just really nervous for this chick. It has piped through the shell and is just wiggling around it there!
Should the chick be peeping because it’s not making any noise it’s alive but not peeping, is that normal?Perfect! That's what it's supposed to do. It will take breaks to rest and sleep, so don't panic.
Yes, some make more noise than others. Can you see the beak where it pipped, opening and closing?Should the chick be peeping because it’s not making any noise it’s alive but not peeping, is that normal?
Exactly when (what time) did you first notice the pip?Should the chick be peeping because it’s not making any noise it’s alive but not peeping, is that normal?
I noticed it piped at 7:00 am and it’s 7:30 pm now but I heard it peep when I checked on it!Exactly when (what time) did you first notice the pip?
SometimesYes, some make more noise than others. Can you see the beak where it pipped, opening and closing?
Betcha it'll hatch tonight then. If there's no change by morning, start following the instructions for assisted hatch, in the link I posted earlier. Very slowly, and VERY carefully. The moment you see any blood, STOP and give it more time. Just read those instructions carefully.I noticed it piped at 7:00 am and it’s 7:30 pm now but I heard it peep when I checked on it!
I have a few eggs in my incubator I didn’t think any would hatch because the incubator keeps the humidity REALLY low like 19-25% so I’m really worried that this chick won’t be able to hatch WHAT SHOULD I DO??!!
I really want this chick to hatch!
It’s trying to hatch!! That’s the thing! And it’s day 19 in the incubator!
I'm not a hatcher that's for sure.At this point - day 19 - you should do NOTHING except keep the temperature consistent at 99.5-deg-F. If you've been adding "lots of water" then the humidity has to be higher than you think (unless you're in a very very dry climate). I suggest you don't add any more water. Too much humidity and the chick could drown in its own fluid during hatch. A dry hatch at this point is FINE. Chicks may pip and show movement for 2-3 days before hatch. Please resist the temptation to "help" it. Intervene only if you see an external pip and no progress beyond that for 24 hours.
Here is an article that will help, if it becomes necessary to help:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/