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Peeping coming from the egg

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Kimber, Apr 21, 2009.

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  1. Apr 21, 2009 #1
    Kimber

    Kimber Out Of The Brooder

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    I've had a chick peeping like crazy in the egg for 2 days now without any evidence of breaking out action. I held the egg up to my ear and I can hear it piping but still no actual hole. How long do they chirp like that before breaking FREE [​IMG]

    I've never noticed the egg chirping before. Momma jumped off the next to get a quick drink of water and I heard the peeping. Today is day 21!!!!!!
     
    Last edited: Apr 21, 2009
  3. Apr 21, 2009 #2
    RHewitt

    RHewitt Chillin' With My Peeps

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    You should see some action anytime now if it is day 21. They can make noise for several days prior to hatching that's normal.
     
  5. Apr 22, 2009 #3
    Kimber

    Kimber Out Of The Brooder

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    Yea 1 sweet baby [​IMG] and 11 more eggs [​IMG]
     
    Last edited: Apr 22, 2009
  7. Apr 22, 2009 #4
    Picky Chicky

    Picky Chicky Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Ok, stupid question (it's been awhile so I'm due) [​IMG]

    Will I hear actual peeps coming from the eggs closer to their due day? I'm a first timer and my broody bantam girl is trying to hatch 6 eggs. I feel like an idiot asking this question.
     
  9. Apr 22, 2009 #5
    CindyS

    CindyS Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Yes, you may hear peeps any time after they have pipped the air cell inside the egg. which usually happens on day 20.
     

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