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The yolk will sustain them for up to 72 hours after hatch.. usually until the hen is sure all are done hatching and she takes them off the nest to food and water. It's why staggered hatching is avoided if possible. Is she not allowed to raise them? I'm sure she wants that reward after sitting...

Usually hatching eggs can take up to 24 hours after they externally pip. They may rest a while before starting to zip.. they are absorbing the yolk into their abdomen at this time is my understanding.. hatching too early leaves yolk outside the naval. Once zipping has started.. it usually goes...