Any last minute tips before hatching?

[chickpip]

Hatching starts March 27th, we have been on lockdown since Wednesday night. Any last minute tips we should know, what are sign to look for that there is a problem etc.? What is the earliest they could hatch? Thanks for all the friendly replies on my other million posts. I'm new to BYC, if you couldn't tell..

 

[BawGock]

good luck on your hatch

I've had chicks pip as early as day 19.
I think the best advice is not to open the incubator until the hatch is completely done.
Carolyn

 

[chickpip]

Okay, thanks for the advice. We did this a couple years ago but..... Its all a blur lol~

 

[SPRING CREEK FARM]

Quote:
REPEAT---Do NOT open the incubator until the hatch is completely done!!!

I could not agree with this statement more, sit on your hands if you have to, but do NOT open the incubator before the hatch is completely done!!!

 

[Wynette]

My biggest tips: Sit on your hands. Don't "help."

BEST of luck to you!

 

[chickpip]

Quote:
REPEAT---Do NOT open the incubator until the hatch is completely done!!!

I could not agree with this statement more, sit on your hands if you have to, but do NOT open the incubator before the hatch is completely done!!!

I know they can last 2 days without any food or water but what if the hatch isn't done for 3 days? Or should I not wait that long?

 

[BawGock]

It true so true

I know you'll feel that chicks may need help if they are taking a long time (up to 24hrs) to go from pip to zip but be patient.
The last two hatches I've done each had one chick that took 30+ hours to go from zip to chick and were just fine.
You're going to do great

Carolyn

 

[BawGock]

Quote:
REPEAT---Do NOT open the incubator until the hatch is completely done!!!

I could not agree with this statement more, sit on your hands if you have to, but do NOT open the incubator before the hatch is completely done!!!

I know they can last 2 days without any food or water but what if the hatch isn't done for 3 days? Or should I not wait that long?

Chicks can go 72 hours without food or water, as long as they don't show any distress. Shipped chicks do it

Carolyn

 

[chickpip]

Okay, good to know! Thanks!!