How long from pip to zip? First hatch and they're pipping early!!

[hannakat]

I'm so nervous and know this has been discussed....just can't think straight to look. I have 4 out of 6 eggs pip this afternoon. They are 2 days early.

How long does it usually take from pip to zip? I want my grandson to join me but we planned this for the weekend. Should I bring him over today?

 

[hannakat]

Not long after I posted this, our power went off. It rarely goes off and this was never a concern. We waited about half an hour and when the temp dropped to 97 in the incubator, I about flipped. Hubby finally started doing all the things that need to be done to hook up a generator.

By the time he got it running the incubator was down to 96. I could have cried. Well, it came back up to temp and 3 hours later we have a chick! Soooo awesome!

 

[baileysbackyardbarn]

omg im so excited out of my 20 babies im hatching and im a first timer one started to peep today!!!! just about 30mins ago i cant wait to see the pretty little face =]

 

[hannakat]

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Sending happy chickie vibes for a great hatch! This has really been fun. Are you in lockdown?

 

[sonjab314]

After they pip, they usually zip within 24 hours.

 

[MomMommyMamma]

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Wow! I had no idea it takes that long to go from 1st pip to zip. Just had our first little pip...so exciting!

 

[sophiajw23]

How long does it take them to zip?

 

[Suechick]

I've had a few go 24 hours or more, I've also had a few take significantly less. But once they pip, I have a hard time sleeping! I hope your grandson makes it over to see at least one hatch.