Look at the top two eggs. . . . .
See that little dark triangle looking thing?
That's where the little guy/gal is trying to peck their way into the world
This one really wants to meet mommy!
The sound of peeping and tapping should give you a day or a few hours warning that the hatching is about to begin, like seen in the pictures above. It is also the cue for the hen to get out of her brooding funk and start her mothering duties.
Before or after peeping will come pipping, (which is what ours are doing now) as the tapping of the chicks is finally successful enough to break a small hole in the shell. The hatching process has begun. The chick will work its way around the equator of the egg as it expands on that initial hole in a line from where it can eventually emerge. Unfortunately, since this all occurs underneath the hen, it may be very hard for us to see this process or to take pictures. But don't worry...I am going to give it my best shot!
Before or after peeping will come pipping, (which is what ours are doing now) as the tapping of the chicks is finally successful enough to break a small hole in the shell. The hatching process has begun. The chick will work its way around the equator of the egg as it expands on that initial hole in a line from where it can eventually emerge. Unfortunately, since this all occurs underneath the hen, it may be very hard for us to see this process or to take pictures. But don't worry...I am going to give it my best shot!
That is so exciting. Can't wait to meet them.
ReplyDeleteHoping all goes well! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations all around! You have worked so hard for this and deserve all the fuzzy babies you can get.
ReplyDeleteHOW EXCITING!
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