September 2015 Hatch-A-long!!

[Scovy Momma]

It can take anywhere from 2 hours to over 24 hours to hatch after pipping. It's hard work to break through that shell, and a chick needs to rest before attempting to zip. The blood vessels don't begin to recede until after that first pip, and the yolk needs to finish absorbing. All of that takes time.
If the chick is attempting to zip, but isn't making any progress after 2 hours, then you can try to start assisting. But you need to be very careful, and go slowly. And stop if there is any bleeding.

Gotcha. I'll see how far he gets in a few hours. Thanks!

 

[CGilbert]

Somehow mine seem to take a full 24 hours almost every time from the first pip to final zip.

 

[Purpletie3]

Gotcha. I'll see how far he gets in a few hours. Thanks!

Some of mine are out in an hour my longest one 28 hours...Under 12 seems typical. Each one is different!

 

[Scovy Momma]

Somehow mine seem to take a full 24 hours almost every time from the first pip to final zip.

Some of mine are out in an hour my longest one 28 hours...Under 12 seems typical. Each one is different!

So, now that I'm at work I do hope the little shell head waits until I get home so I can watch!

That'll give him 8 hours to waste resting up

 

[Gloryjasmine]

Don't forget, you guys, that after you're all through here,the October hatch a long is in full swing!!!! Even if you're not hatching,please please join everyone!!! Just love ya guys!

Congratulations on all of the successful hatches. And heartfelt condolences to those of you who experienced heartbreak. I'm praying for all of the remaining September babies!!!

 

[tao chick]

Day 17 and I swear I saw a wiggle. Phew. Now to prepare for helping out these guys. The pullet eggs have a pretty tough membrane. Cranking up humidity in the morning. Sterilizing tweezers and sponges. I hope early hatchers come out tomorrow because I'm gone most of the day Sunday. So, chicks who are not listening to me: your options are tomorrow, or Monday through Friday. Haha. Realistically Tuesday and Wednesday are most likely anyway.

 

[chickendreams24]

@Gloryjasmine
Hey Hun having trouble finding the October hatch-a-long would you post a thingy thanks lol

 

[Scovy Momma]

 

[chickendreams24]

Awww adorable serama right? He/she is so precious

 

[Maikan]

Very Cute.