Hatching on 19th day, when to help?

[Crippledturkey]

I have several eggs today on their 19th day with pips and they r peeping loudly and has been since 11 o clock lastnight. One has a large dime size hole, the others have just a nick in them. They r chicken eggs. Is it going normal or should I help them, 12 hours seems a long time?? Thank you.

 

[MNShepherdess]

Can you imagine having to break through a brick or concrete wall with your face to be born? ;-) Are the holes getting progressively larger? I'd say if they are making progress, leave them be.

 

[cmom]

If they haven't hatched within 24 hrs after they pip then I will check them out and make sure the chick isn't stuck.

 

[Ukiah]

It's going totally normal for your eggs. They are fine.

After pipping (making a hole in the egg) it can take up to 24 hours for the chick to zip and hatch.

Please don't think it's normal to help a chick out of their egg. It usually does more damage to the
chick, and in my own opinion they should only be helped if they are stuck due to a mistake you made.

(Shrink wrapped, etc)

Do not open the incubator.
Set on your hands and wait, they are fine, as of now.

 

[Jferlisi]

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Agreed. Most of my chicks have hatched on day 19 or 20 so thats nothing out of the blue. As stated it can take up to 24 hours to hatch so leave them please.

 

[Peep lePleaser]

Definitely do NOT help unless it goes over 24 hours! And even then check to make absolute sure that there's a problem before you help. Big risk of hurting the chick. AND breaking out on its own helps a chick to gain strength. Its a natural process, usually with very few boo-boos, so just let nature take its course. I KNOW it is so very hard, but it will be worth it for the chicks well-being!

Good luck!