Pipping question

[CrimsonTide248]

Once a chick starts to pip in the egg, about how long does it usually take for the chick to hatch? I'm really excited, this is my first hatch and I have 4 pips and a rocking egg. Its day 20 right now.

 

[mediazeal]

It can take up to 24 hours from Pip to Zip
Once they start to zip it goes pretty fast

After the pip they settle in for a little rest and absorb the yolk. Very important stage.
Then they get busy and chip their way out
Good luck with your hatch!!!
we will want pics!

 

[CrimsonTide248]

Thanks, It's going to be hard to wait. I didn't realize that it was going to be so addicting.

 

[lorriejd]

How long did it take after rocking to pip? I didn't realize that it was going to be so addicting either, I think I have a problem!!

 

[CrimsonTide248]

The one that is rocking is still rocking. There is no pipping with it. It has been at least 5 hours. It could be longer because I am working nights. So I slept most of the morning.