1st Hatch; how much longer should I wait?

[Aiden Kendall]

I'm going thru my 1st hatch and I had a question for anyone that might know. My 1st chick hatched at around 7:15 last night and the last one hatched around 5:00 this afternoon. I still have 2 eggs left of 24 that have yet to hatch or pip and I was wondering how long I should wait until calling it a finished hatch?

I'm not wanting to give up but I have no clue as of what to do next.

Thanks

 

[Chicken D's mom]

Sounds like quite a successful hatch! I would give it some more time if it were me, since the last one hatched not that long ago.
I'd be stubborn enough to leave em the rest of the night...at least.

Congrats on your brood!

 

[Aiden Kendall]

Thanks for the reply and the congrats...I believe I'll give them another night.

 

[cluckcluck42]

My first hatch they were two full days late in starting to hatch, I think because we did not have an auto turner and the temps dropped everytime we opened the bator. Also- I think hatches go longer in the cold winter.

My second hatch started right on time on Friday, as of right now there is another pipped and ready to go, but a lot are still in shell and no idea if they will hatch but I am going to give themt he full 24 days, Monday night if there is nothing I will crack them open. Fingers crossed for both of us!!!!!

 

[RoRoinGA]

I am glad to hear someone else's hatch is late. Friday at 4;00 started my 21st day, i can see movement but I dont see any pipping going on. I stare and stare. I am starting to get discouraged but reading the message boards helps. Keep fingers and toes crossed.

 

[VredenburgS]

My last one didn't pip till day 26 ! His name is "Lucky" cause I almost tossed him......I would wait...I took the other 4 out of the bater and put them in brooder 2 days before Lucky hatched....I'm always the optimist...it paid off for Lucky! LOL ! Good Luck ! Congrats on your hatch !