How long does it take after I hear peeping?

[wbruder17]

How long, on average, does it take for the chick to break the shell and eventually emerge after I can hear peeping from inside the shell? The eggs are under my silkie, so I can't see anything or hear anything unless I move her, which I don't want to do.

 

[happyhens44]

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Soon!

id say within now to 16 hours.... But im not exactly sure, thats how long it took mine. Make sure not to move your silkie too much just in case theres a pip you dont want to strink wrap it


Keep me updated!

 

[FireTigeris]

Whoa- could- be more then 48 hours, relax and enjoy- maybe more, what day are you on and what temp?

I heard cheeping 1-2 days before anybody was ready to hatch last time.

But I've not hatched much.

 

[wbruder17]

I have no idea what temp it is. The temperature of a silkies underside is all I can say. I placed the eggs under her on a Saturday exactly 3 weeks ago, so depending on how you figure, either 20 or 21 days ago.

 

[cackleberrycoop]

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Go Silky momma go!!!

 

[teach1rusl]

I have no idea what temp it is. The temperature of a silkies underside is all I can say. I placed the eggs under her on a Saturday exactly 3 weeks ago, so depending on how you figure, either 20 or 21 days ago.

I was researching the OP's question (because I've heard peeps from inside a broody's egg)and just about spit my coffee when I read this!! I know it's an old post, but this is priceless!