When hatch time,how can I tell when all of yolk is absorbed in Chick

I've learned to wait until they've been in the same position for atleast a day....then I assist. It seems to take them atleast 6 hours to absorb completley depending on when they pip. I've also learned if i think it's too early it probably is

 

BackSwampGirl, that's a really good question, thanks for asking!

 

Quote:I agree. I don't like to help but sometimes I do. Just don't help too early. Let them go until you can't take it anymore!

I have found that normally when I help, I shouldn't have because they don't make it anyway. However, if it's my fault (such as opening the bator while they are hatching) then I do help and sometimes it turns out ok.

 

I agree with everybody else. There is no way for you to know before hatch if they have absorbed there yolk!!