So as I am getting back into breeding, I've been amazed at how many people cut their eggs and am left wondering why. It is impatience to see what you're about to hatch? Is it better for the hatching? I somehow doubt that. Is it needed at all? In the past I've always let them pip on their own, or slit the eggs at most after the first two pip in a clutch. What's the benefit?

Thanks in advance,

Dave