How long does it take for all eggs to pip?

[WindeyD]

I have my first clutch ever and the first baby pipped on day 57 but here we are at day 61 and the rest of the eggs have yet to pip but look good. What’s the longest y’all have had between the first pip and the others? From things I’ve read online (everything online is true right?) the whole clutch usually pips within a few days of each other. Thanks gang I’m super excited for all my eggs and so far my first little girl is doing well!

[WindeyD]

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[nikkubus]

It really depends on how your incubator is set up. I've had healthy babies pip more than a week from the first pip if the heat is uneven in the incubator. My current incubator circulates heat very well, and has a large amount of water to bring the heat back up quickly after the door opens, and they all pip within about 24 hours of each other.

[WindeyD]

I have a C-Serpents incubator with a big fan to circulate air; my eggs are all steady at 90 degrees and 99% humidity; I don’t have any water inside. Do you use water bottles? Thanks!

[nikkubus]

The big window on the front might cause enough heat exchange to make a difference, and I'd imagine there are some dead spots where the air doesn't move much, especially when it's fully loaded with clutch tubs.

I wouldn't add water right now and risk messing things up as they come to the correct temp, but if you want to next year, you can just stack some water bottles on one of the lower shelves if you have the extra space.

Based on the pictures, I'd still give them some more time before cutting because they don't look like they are hardening up to the point the hatchlings would have trouble pipping. If they start dimpling pretty bad and getting tough, you might consider it.

Hopefully they pip tomorrow for ya!