Day 21 - Help

[kafred]

Yes, pipping is when they make the first outward crack, and zipping is when they begin to make a long crack around the shell. When they get all the way around they'll pop the top off like a lid and flop out.

They can be left in the incubator for up to 24 hours after hatch. I like to wait until they are completely dry to remove them, so usually 4-5 hours. Some people recommend you don't open the incubator until all birds are hatched, but I do it frequently and have never had bad results from it.

Okay great. My humidity spiked so I opened it again. I still have not heard any peeping but every now and again I hear clicking which I assume are the chicks pecking at the shell. We are getting our brooder ready as I type. I am so excited for these little guys and gals to hatch. I decided to get the chicks going and now once they hatch,we will hopefully have duck eggs soon.