How long should I wait to help hatch an egg

[Quackers n milk]

@KingOfTheCoop02My duck is sitting on them and I think one is trying to hatch it has been trying to all day and I was wondering how long should I wait to help hatch if I even should

 

[eggbert420]

I usually wait about 12-24 hours after pip.

 

[Quackers n milk]

I usually wait about 12-24 hours after pip.

What is pip? I am new th hatching eggs

 

[eggbert420]

A pip is when it first breaks a little piece of the shell.

Then the chick absorbs the yolk, this can take up to 24 hours. After all the yolk is absorbed it will zip.

 

[Quackers n milk]

@eggbert420there is only a very small hole and a crack across the egg it looks like this

 

[eggbert420]

How long has it been like that.

 

[Quackers n milk]

How long has it been like that.

All day may 7th

 

[eggbert420]

I think you should help it.

 

[Quackers n milk]

I think you should help it.

Ok thanks