When to intervene?

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Judging "when" can be tricky. Usually if the beak is good and clear, and the chick stays active, I try to wait it out. Once 24 hours passes, I'm more inclined to at least chip a little shell around the pip, and try to see inside to see what's going on. The membrane could be stuck to the chick, etc. If the chick is squirmy and active when I grab the egg, then helping is less likely. But if the chick is sluggish, I'm more inclined to help a bit more.

Thanks WV! I'm so glad you popped in!

Thanks, It’s been more then 24 hours already, but it’s still pretty active. I’ll try giving it a little more time. I’m trying not to jump the gun and rush in there but man is it hard to judge!

It is hard to judge. But trust your gut and stick around here..it'll keep your mind occupied! You're in great hands. I'll check in later..hope to see new chicks!

 

[Kizaura]

Thank you so much for your support! Both eggs finally hatched 31 hours after external pips. It was nerve wracking watching them but they finally did it.

 

[Kizaura]

Here they are!

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Fantastic! Congratulations! Such cuties!

 

[Counting chickens]

Thank you so much for your support! Both eggs finally hatched 31 hours after external pips. It was nerve wracking watching them but they finally did it.