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when does zipping start???

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by rocketdog312, Jan 18, 2010.

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  1. Jan 18, 2010 #1
    rocketdog312

    rocketdog312 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    This pip has been going on for 5 hours! and no progress whatsoever. I can here the little lazy butt but I'm getting a little worried.

    when will it start zipping!
     
  3. Jan 18, 2010 #2
    kathyinmo

    kathyinmo Nothing In Moderation

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    It can take 24 hours.
     
  5. Jan 18, 2010 #3
    bigdawg

    bigdawg AA Poultry

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    ok. take along walk. stay away from the bator. take a nap. dont look. stay busy. hatching is hard work. the little chick is resting and absorbing the last bit of yolk, then when its ready several hrs later, zip and its out free. as long as humidity is good. dont worry. with every hatch the waiting doesnt get any better
     
  7. Jan 18, 2010 #4
    fishman65

    fishman65 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    anywhere from 20 minutes after pip to up to 30 hrs. Relax take a big breath and STEP AWAY FROM THE INCUBATOR![​IMG]
     
  9. Jan 18, 2010 #5
    Germaine_11.20

    Germaine_11.20 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Mine average 12 hours from pip to zip.
     

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