First Hatch Due On New Year's Day... Questions...

[slickchik]

So I set 12 jersey giant eggs on Dec 11 at 4:45pm... I am in lockdown and I would expect hatching on New Years Day since that will be 21 days. I have been watching the eggs and I have seen a few move, I've heard one peeping...

Is it too soon to expect a pip or more peeping?

I have never done this before and I don't know what to expect but the wait is KILLING ME!!

It will be 20 full days at 4:45pm today... what should I be seeing and hearing by now?

Thanks!!!

I love this... it is so exciting...

 

[Cindiloohoo]

Peeping is good. You may get some pips today. Sometimes they start on day 20. Sounds like u did a good job!

 

[PandoraTaylor]

Congratulations

Your Going to have Fuzzy Butts!

they can take up to day 24 to actually hatch, Patience is the key here!

 

[Mahonri]

I set mine at Noon on Dec. 11th.

Go to our New Years Day hatch thread to see pics.

Out of 47 eggs at lockdown, I have one hatched and one pipped.... The hatched one took exactly 20 days to the minute!

 

[slickchik]

For crying out loud... there is not much happening over here. Occasional peeping but nothing else.

 

[Mahonri]

Quote:
Gets discouraging doesn't it.

 

[slickchik]

Well, I keep telling myself that I am starting day 21 in about an hour... they still need more time.

 

[kathyinmo]

You hear peeping. That is good! You know there is life in there. Just be patient, they will come!

Good luck!

 

[hinkjc]

Yeah, they don't typically follow our "hurry up & hatch" schedule. Patience, my dear. They're coming, in their own sweet time. Good luck to you!

 

[Barry]

You said you were expecting them to hatch New Years Day! It is still New Years Eve where I live.
Go out and party and then go home to bed.
In the morning when you wake up you will probably find that all is well and you have hatched a lot of chicks.
I always had the best luck when I was not watching.