How long should it take to hatch??? Egg has been pipped for10 hours!!!

[selinagil]

An egg started to hatch this afternoon and I had to leave for work---it's still not out now!! The hole is bigger but its not that far along HELP!!! Advice needed--never hatched before!!

 

[poultrykeeper08]

It can take up to 24 hurs for them to Zip .

 

[selinagil]

Oh-- thank God--I was freaking out!!!!!!

 

[silkiechicken]

I've had some out in as little as 6, and have had some pip early on day 19 and be the last out on day 22.

Gotta give them time. Relax!

 

[selinagil]

Sweet! thanks

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

I usually allow them 24 hours before I help them out. But once you help, you've got to continue until they are out and thriving, and even then there is no guarantee you wont loose them.

 

[selinagil]

I'm afraid it would get such a bad chill if I helped it out---and it takes the little bator a minute or two to get temp back up.

 

[kryptoniteqhs]

itll be ok...be sure and post pics once it hatches!!

 

[selinagil]

I sure will!!!!!!!!!!! I just know it's gonna be adorable!!!!

 

[kryptoniteqhs]

ill stay up with ya if u want...im trying to stay awake so i can get back to a normal sleeping pattern tomorrow lol