When to make safety hole...

[WVduckchick]

looks good! Any progress?

i found a tapered dremel diamond bit in my kit works well. just spun in with my fingers, not with the tool itself lol. Problem with a pin for me is it's easier to accidentally push too far. I usually score the shell with a knife first.

 

[Kelyon]

looks good! Any progress?

i found a tapered dremel diamond bit in my kit works well. just spun in with my fingers, not with the tool itself lol. Problem with a pin for me is it's easier to accidentally push too far. I usually score the shell with a knife first.
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I probably have a drill that could work I should’ve thought of that. I definitely had to file it down a lot with a nail file before I did anything because I was super scared it would just crack in my hand lol

 

[Ruralhideaway]

That was a good idea I'd think.

 

[WVduckchick]

Practice on other eggs!

 

[Ruralhideaway]

Practice on other eggs!

I'm going to do that! Calls are growing so I'll need this skill.

 

[Kelyon]

Thanks for your help everyone, I can hear him pecking his heart out right now!!

 

[mandamay28]

Thanks for osting this! I needed the same advice! LOL I have Pilgrim egs that have all internally piped but not externally. One chick has already hatched.... the others are just content in the shell I guess. LOL
Good Luck!!

 

[Kelyon]

Thanks for osting this! I needed the same advice! LOL I have Pilgrim egs that have all internally piped but not externally. One chick has already hatched.... the others are just content in the shell I guess. LOL
Good Luck!!

All of mine must LOVE their shells also good luck to you too!!!