shrinkwrapping

Hello! I know this is a super controversial topic and that there are very strong opinions about whether or not to assist in general. I'm asking specifically about what to do if the chick has been trying to break through the inner membrane for at least 24 hours. Stats: - Local chicken egg...

Is this what shrink wrapping looks like???

Hi I have a duckling who has pipped 19 hours ago and now looks to be struggling I see the membrane is a browny yellow colour and looks very dry, I lost what to do ? Do I need to assist now or wait a little longer ? Please help!

Firstly, I'm sorry for having to use the most terrible Microsoft Paint picture I could make but unfortunately I'm unable to get a photo at the moment. This lil' chick has had a rough start (I posted previously re: it!) but I've been giving her time outside with her mum and siblings and keeping...

So I'm incubating duck eggs in my classroom, and one duck hatched on day 26 (Tuesday) in the evening. On Thursday morning (day 28), I removed the duckling from the incubator to the brooder and put in more water and some sponges as I did so to try to prevent to much drop in humidity. Since I keep...

The chick is not peeping. Had s pip for about maybe 2 or 3 days today 3 day. Im assisting. Its not moving or peeping anymore I wonder if its shrinkwrapped and died. Or is ot alive!! Help please quick!! Shall i remove more shell or what Or leave it be Apply oil to its membrane or dampen the...