Quote Originally Posted by Albert Clark View Post
IMO, I wouldn't even cut at all. What about the risks of cutting? You waited 55 days, be cautious and wait a few more until they pip on their own. Banana pieds is a very expensive clutch. At least a potential expensive clutch with the hets. I would wait. Good luck! Eggs look great btw.
I hear ya, and appreciate the advice.
At 55 days I think it's very safe to cut and it greatly reduces (eliminates?) the risk of them not being able to get out of the egg and dying inside.

Lots of folks cut.
Lots of folks don't cut.