Piping and chirping...no hatching...

[Jamezb_tx]

This is my first hatch...set about twenty eggs...about ten have signs of breakthrough and I hear lots of chirping...but this started last night and none have broken through...how long before they'll break out? Or will they die? Any help would be great...thanks!

 

[OldChurchEggery1]

Could be as long as 36 hours. If they've pipped, they're on their way so long as you resist the temptation to open the incubator! Good luck!

 

[stoopid]

Patience, grasshopper.
Can take up to 2 days.

 

[Yvonne37894]

Be patient, the 1st is always a hair puller. Lots of help on BYC

 

[Jamezb_tx]

Thanks for the replies...I'll be patient...one did pop out though...I heard a ruckus in the incubator...I'll wait until tomorrow to take that one out...maybe there will be more by then!

 

[terrilhb]

Step away from the incubator and sit on your hands.

Do it know. But do not open the bator while the eggs are pipping and hatching. They can survive in their for 72 hours. Sit on your hands.

 

[Jamezb_tx]

Sitting on hands...trying to figure out the remote...LOL! So should I leave that one in there for two days then...while the others hatch? Seems like the 21 days flew by...no the minutes are draggin'....

 

[Jamezb_tx]

I guess it is okay if the ones that have hatched are bowling the other eggs around?

 

[stoopid]

That first guy will inspire everyone else to get moving!
He'll be fine, they can live on their yolk for 3 days, so don't worry about him needing food or water.

 

[terrilhb]

My belief is when one hatches they get the others active and help them to hatch. Just what I think. Is it not so exciting waiting. And nervewracking. I am on my 6th hatch and still get so excited and nervous. Let me know how it goes. And please post pictures. Lots of pictures. Oh and so sorry

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