Waiting

[Alwayswantchics]

Waiting is so hard. Heard first peeps last night. Two have broken small external holes. Pls hurry.

 

[weeders n feeders]

I know what you mean.
I am so excited.
USPS called early this morning to let me know they had a box of chicks for me.  36 meaties and 4 new layers. Got them all settled and chirping happily in a corner of the kitchen.
Then I just went out to check for eggs and little FeatherFoot hen who has been sitting on a few eggs was out for lunch so I looked in on her nest. One egg has a little beak poking through and another has a little crack started. Don't see anything on the other two yet. We were not expecting hatch till this weekend. 21 days would be Saturday.
Anybody know how long it takes for them to get out of the shell? This is my first hatch. She's back on the nest so watching is done for but I'm chomping at the bit to know what is happening and hoping it all goes well.

 

[Alwayswantchics]

was told anywhere from 12,36hrs.