Newbie is this pip normal?

[Midwestmomma]

Second hatch ever last was 2 eggs so this slit has been like this a few hours. Last ones made a tiny hole and it was quick from that point.

 

[HonkABC]

That's normal. Time from pip to hatch varies from egg to egg.

 

[Midwestmomma]

That's normal. Time from pip to hatch varies from egg to egg.

Weve made no progress yet

 

[Mountain Roost]

It can take a while. Do you still hear any chirps or see any movement. If you look closely you can sometimes see the membrane flap moving as they breathe.

 

[Midwestmomma]

Yes Its still alive

 

[Mountain Roost]

Awesome.

There is a lot of great info here :https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-important-topic-index-please-review.1512879/

When they are ready to zip they start to make a lot more noise. Their sounds become more rhythmic.

 

[AinaWGSD]

It can be normal for chicks to take as long as 24 hours from initial pip to zipping. The assisted hatch article in the link above is a fantastic guide on how to safely assist if you think the chick needs help

 

[Midwestmomma]

16 hrs

It can be normal for chicks to take as long as 24 hours from initial pip to zipping. The assisted hatch article in the link above is a fantastic guide on how to safely assist if you think the chick needs help

We have the day to get it done . At 16ish hours now Our first two were sooo fast. They made cracks over night and boom we sat down to watch and hatched really quickly. I suppose don't have much to compare to so was concerned.

 

[Mountain Roost]

Its ok to be concerned. That is a large pip hole. Keeping the incubator closed will reduce any risk of drying out.

 

[Midwestmomma]

I'll repost later today if he hasn't hatched. I've played chirp noises checked humidity too. I hear peeping I've even seen movement maybe beak in the hole but no progress. I hope it's not malposition but do wonder. will certainly ask for advice at 24 hour mark if he isn't out