do they always zip...

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

counterclockwise?

just askin'

neva thought about it before.

 

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

I think that they do. Unless it's just a coincidence that every single one I've taken notice of has zipped counterclockwise.

 

[LocoPollo]

only in the northern hemisphere. in the southern hemisphere it is clockwise. ;P

 

[tumra]

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Im trying to remember how the eggs hatched in my incubator, though i think it was counter clockwise as well... will update you guys when my next batch gets through... so it may not be like water flowing down a drain pipe loco

 

[FlomatonsFlocks]

I would really like the answer to this. I have one zipping clockwise.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

counterclockwise?


just askin'


neva thought about it before.

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If they are in the correct hatching position yes. The position of the bird is why it zips to the right. If it zips in any other fashion, I would keep a close eye on it because it points to a malposition and can hinder progress.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

As you can see, normal position is head tucked under right wing. It's easy to deduce why zipping to the right would be the norm.

 

[FlomatonsFlocks]

If they are in the correct hatching position yes. The position of the bird is why it zips to the right. If it zips in any other fashion, I would keep a close eye on it because it points to a malposition and can hinder progress.

My zipper stopped zipping. Is still alive. Maybe stuck to inside of shell? She's been like this for five hours!

 

[AmyLynn2374]

My zipper stopped zipping. Is still alive. Maybe stuck to inside of shell? She's been like this for five hours!

Zipping should take a few minutes, not hours. A stalled zipper is usually a sign of a problem. Me, personally would finish the process for it, especially if it is zipping abnormally. You might find either a positional problem or a development/deformed issue.

 

[FlomatonsFlocks]

Zipping should take a few minutes, not hours. A stalled zipper is usually a sign of a problem. Me, personally would finish the process for it, especially if it is zipping abnormally. You might find either a positional problem or a development/deformed issue.

Thank you very much. I tried turning the egg a bit so she can more easily zip but she doesn't seem to be able. I found information on here about helping zip so I think I'll try that. Fingers crossed.