NO....after pipping it could be up to 36 hrs before they are ready to hatch....pipping just gives them air....you mess with the shell you could cause the membrane to dry!!!! sit on your handsJust got my first peeper around 2:30, all she has done is crack the shell and hasnt flaked any peices off just checked again hear her a little bit but doesnt seem like shes trying to get out should i just flake off little peice to see how the membrane is doing?\