Help! EGG HATCHING while the rest of the eggs are 6 days out.

[BelovedBirds]

Yes I have one I can hear it chirping since yesterday but no signs it's started to hatch so I've left humidity on 65 and keeping locked down. The others are 5 days away! We have had chickens for a few years but never tried incubating so I'm trying to educate myself so I don't fail them. This is quite the experience

Fingers crossed all will be okay.
Personally when hatching I prioritise my older eggs- if one is hatching and one is still days away, I'd prefer to lock it down and prioritise the baby that is on the way.
It's ultimately up to you, though. I do believe the younger eggs will be alright, hopefully this baby hatches soon!

Ultimately, as long as air cells look okay, about the right size, I wouldn't worry too much.

 

[Sarahscheekins]

Fingers crossed all will be okay.
Personally when hatching I prioritise my older eggs- if one is hatching and one is still days away, I'd prefer to lock it down and prioritise the baby that is on the way.
It's ultimately up to you, though. I do believe the younger eggs will be alright, hopefully this baby hatches soon!

Ultimately, as long as air cells look okay, about the right size, I wouldn't worry too much.

Thank you so much for your help. I want to make sure I do this right.

 

[Calichicks23]

Any updates on the other egg?
I’m following along as I have a staggered hatch going right now too. Same situation.
I have one external pip and another due anytime. The other 4 have 5 days left.
Good luck !!

 

[Sarahscheekins]

Any updates on the other egg?
I’m following along as I have a staggered hatch going right now too. Same situation.
I have one external pip and another due anytime. The other 4 have 5 days left.
Good luck !!

I had the two older eggs hatch completely the second on hat he'd halfway and was stuck with legs out so I ended up assisting. I left each in for 24 and 48grs pulled them quickly and they are doing great!