chickenfan
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I didn't notice before but one of my broody's eggs has a thick-looking shell. All the other chicks have gradually hatched over the last 3 days. Now I have been listening to the last one cheeping and tapping at the shell all day. I put some drops of warm water on the egg. It started to pip this lunchtime so I had a look this eve and it has made only a little progress. Mum promptly gave it a peck where the pip spot is. It is now a tiny bit bigger from her effort, but I'm concerned that the shell looks very thick, even though the chick still sounds lively. Should I give it a hand if things do not progress? I only have rather sharp-pointed tweezers. I'll wait a bit longer, but with night drawing on, wonder if anyone has suggestions?