5 Pipped

[Timbertoes]

I have 5 of 13 that pipped between 8 and 1:30 last night, there hasn't been any change since. Should I be getting worried? Is this normal?

 

[HEChicken]

Completely normal! It can take 24 hours from pip to zip. Right now they are resting, breathing air, and absorbing the last of their yolk sacs. When they know it is time, they will zip and be ready to go!

 

[Timbertoes]

Thank you!

 

[Timbertoes]

The first one hatched!!!! Named it Uno! This is amazing to witness.
I was amazed at how quickly it went after the zipping started.

 

[HEChicken]

Congrats - the others will be close behind, I'm sure. Now we want pics!!!

 

[Timbertoes]

pics are soon to follow

 

[Timbertoes]

 

[HEChicken]

THAT is a gorgeous picture!

 

[Timbertoes]

Thank you! Everytime I go in to check on them, this chick wades through eggs to come look out at me. So curious already.

 

[jessicayarno]

awww soo precious. Mine still have just over two weeks to go, i can't wait to see their little fuzzy butts..