for the chick. then, the chick must chip away at the shell, and it does this in a circular pattern. it may take up to a few hours for a chick to complete chip away the shell so that the top pops off. after this tiring process, the chick may simply lie there for a while to rest and dry off.
while it may be tempting to help chicks come out of their shell if they are having difficulty, it’s actually not a good idea. hatching is an incredibly slow process, and patience is key. if the membrane of the shell has dried out too much around the chick, you can 