How long after pipping until they hatch?

[gibbychicks]

I know this info is somewhere here, but I don't have time to find it. Our eggs were peeping this morning and now there are, cracked areas (no holes, just cracked and raised shell)

Here's the problem, after three weeks of carefully watching and taking care of our broody hen in our back porch, we finally have something happening.
and.....the kids have soccer try-outs this afternoon!

We are hoping we don't miss the big event!! we only have two eggs out of eight left, so we don't have a lot of chances to see it happen.

Does anyone have any idea how long it will take under a broody hen once thay start to pip??

 

[AK-Bird-brain]

anywhere from 2 minutes to a couple of hours.
Relax, go to your soccer try outs and when you get home you can meet the new babies.


edited cause I reread your post, sorry I dont mean to downplay the excitemetn of the hatch. especially since you only have 2 eggs left but, some things you just cant rush.

 

[gibbychicks]

I'm not sure who's more excited my three kids or myself!!
We decided to go to soccer and what ever happens, happens, but I sure will be bummed if I miss it!

 

[AK-Bird-brain]

My wife went out and got a wireless security camera (~$100 at radio shack) to put in the coop so she wouldnt miss a thing.
We can play it on the big screen as picture in picture (PIP) or whole screen for Chick-O-vision. Also hooks to a vcr so we can play back to figure out who laid what egg.

 

[gibbychicks]

Well, we went to soccer (left a little early) and......WE HAVE A CHICK!!!!!

Still waiting on the other egg. Looks like we're in for a long fun night.

 

[aberfitch]

ongrats!!

 

[gibbychicks]

The other egg hatched! yeah!!!

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

Aww congratulations! Now we need pics! lol

 

[hinkjc]

Congrats..can't wait to see pics!

Jody

 

[rockyroo]

one of mine just took 10 hours