iandjsmum Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 It's day 20 for us! I looked at the eggs today when Collen got off for her break and noticed to my horror that one had a large crack in it. There was no sound or movement coming from it and no sign of a chick many hours later. It's my guess that this is an egg that got broken a few days ago but as this is my first hatching I don't know what to expect. Can you see movement or hear a noise when they really are pipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 You dont always see rocking or hear much noise but it does sound like a crack, normally when a chick pips it makes a triangle 'peak' as it breaks through the shell, it then chips away all round, this is normally wider than a crack Leave it till the others have hatched and then give it a quick candle, do not open the incubator at this point whatever you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
