Hatch along from day 17, Pekin Bantams 😄

[Cheekychook11]

They seem like they want out

 

[TwoCrows]

That's always a tough call to make. Let me see if I can find the article on assisted hatching.

@Debbie292d @TwoCrows

Here is a great article!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

 

[Cheekychook11]

Thanks, judging by that article, the chick might not be finished absorbing the yolk because it’s occasionally opening and closing its beak
But it has been pipped for around 15 hours, so what would you all advise?

 

[2ndTink]

@TwoCrows found it quicker than I could!

Too early isn't good, and neither is too late, so take a look at the article and we are routing for you!

 

[2ndTink]

Thanks, judging by that article, the chick might not be finished absorbing the yolk because it’s occasionally opening and closing its beak
But it has been pipped for around 15 hours, so what would you all advise?

I've had a lot around 24 hours. Some go super quickly and others take their sweet time.

 

[TwoCrows]

I usually give them 24 hours as some do take longer to absorb the yolk and detach from the egg. After 24 hours, I start busting them out. Follow the instructions if they start to bleed, take a break and pick off more shell a bit later.

Keep us posted!

 

[Cheekychook11]

I zipped for them about a third of the way then there was a small bleed so I put them back in

 

[Cheekychook11]

It’s a little confusing because the first chick I hatched pipped and hatched within 2 hours

 

[2ndTink]

They definitely keep their own schedule.

 

[Cheekychook11]

They sure do, 8 have pipped now, they are making very slow progress
It’s hard to tell when the veins have dried up, but the chick is getting more restless