HELP! Their coming!

[eekbullet]

Ok, so out of my five, 4 have pipped! One though is upside down where he/she pipped. Should I try and roll it really quick???

 

[FenDruadin]

What do you mean upside down? Are they in egg cartons or lying on the floor of the incubator? Is it pipped in the small end instead of the large end? Or do you mean it's just facing the ground instead of the sky?

If it's in an egg carton and is standing upside down then YES definitely turn it the right way up. If it's on its side on the bottom of the incubator, then let it be--it won't matter a bit which way it's facing except for the sake of the viewer (you). Opening the incubator can suck critical moisture out of the eggs and cause them to shrink wrap, so don't open the incubator unless you have to.

More info will help us guide you more effectively.

 

[eekbullet]

Ok, they are in a brinsea min advance, and they are just laying on the floor of it with the turner removed. Three pipped at the top side of the egg, one I dont see anything on, then on the other is the one I call upsdie down, its like its making its hole on the bottom of the egg, I can see the shell is the only reason I know it is pipped at all.

 

[eekbullet]

Also I apologize if my answers are short, I am a pre-k teacher and I have 20 4 and 5 year olds around me as we hope they come today! How long should I expect after they pip? I hear the occasional peep, but my room is loud so thats why I cant hear them as much.
Aimee

 

[mayberrygirl]

It could take hours for them to hatch out - I have had one pip and not hatch for 2 more days. Since it is on it's side, let it be.

 

[FenDruadin]

Ditto to all of that. It can take hours or even a day or more. If you're hearing peeping, then all is well. Good luck & have fun!

 

[eekbullet]

ONE HATCHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1135am, all the kids got to see!

 

[FenDruadin]

CONGRATS!!! Yay, chick, for cooperating with the kiddoes and letting them watch. How exciting!

 

[eekbullet]

Thanks! I left school at 7pm just after the second one hatched, the kids didnt get to see that one, but thats ok because they got to see the first one. I have two that have been pipped for most of the day but are not doing anything, ones beek is visable and its peeping but its not doing much else. The other one seemed to be doing something then just kind of stopped, I am guessing they will hatch over the night. The last egg has been rocking but no pip at all. This has been amazing for my kids to see and enjoy. Although I will confess that I have spent close to 12 hours on the floor of my classroom watching, taking videos and pictures! Thanks for all the help!
Aimee

 

[FenDruadin]

How'd they do today? Any that are not out yet may need help. Updates, please!