New to hatching have questions

[Cassye Wisell]

Good morning all! I am very new to world of everything chicken and I am on my first hatching venture. I am at the beginning of day 21 and no signs of pips. I started out with 24 and locked down with 10. I was a little concerned before lockdown that these 10 might have been slow developing after all of the candling videos I have watched. Against my better judgment I locked them down. How long should I wait if they don’t start piping today? I am concerned that with the slower development I might have locked down too soon and none will hatch. They appeared to be 1-2 days development difference from everything I have seen. Any advice or encouragement is greatly welcomed. Thank you

 

[FortCluck]

Wait 24-48 hours. Then if they haven’t hatched you’ll have to assist.

You lockdown on day 18. Are these from your chickens or someone else’s?

Here’s an article on assisted hatching:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching.64660/

 

[Cassye Wisell]

Thank you for your help, they were from a local farmer. I will read that article right now. Does the 24-48 hours start at the end of day 21 or beginning? Thank you again!

 

[PasoRoblesEgger]

I saw this post tonight, good luck on your hatch
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...VLwnbJ89ZmbI-7TjOnzoC5SnV7uO1cEjkx-YAlRBkg21U

 

[Cassye Wisell]

Thank you for your help! We are at the beginning of day 22 and still no piping, after reading the article that someone else posted. I know that it is highly possible that they could start hatching at day 23. I am going to candle them today and see how things are progressing I will post what changes I encounter.