Early Hatch Question

[RVasquez]

My chicken eggs in the incubator are starting to pip. I have two that have this morning. This is the day 18 that was scheduled to take them out of the egg turner. Momma chicken must of started them off before I snatched them.
I opened the incubator and took all the eggs out of the turner and got it set up not to disturb. I worked as fast as possible.
My question is what is the best position to lay the piped eggs for them to continue their hatch.
Thank You for any suggestions. I am new to incubator hatching

 

[silkiecuddles]

My duck eggs chirped and pipped two days early, but they hatched until day 28.
I just let my eggs set on their sides. If there is an external pop already, lay them so the pip is up.

 

[RVasquez]

Thank you! That is what I thought but I really had no clue. I want to give them the best chance they can get.
R.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

My last hatch my first chick to pip was mid day 18. Usually if they hatch early it is a sign that your temps during incubation were a tad higher than the recommended. Such an exciting time. Yes, pip up is the best. Good luck!

 

[AmyLynn2374]

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[RVasquez]

That one just popped out of its shell. It seems to be the only one so far. Hope some others get going as it gonna be lonely in its brooder. I have two guinea eggs that have a little pip but nothing since this morning. Kinda fun..... Kinda nerve wracking LOL