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Raising Gamebirds => Incubation => Topic started by: fishman on May 06, 2004, 11:45:50 PM

Title: Chirping Eggs
Post by: fishman on May 06, 2004, 11:45:50 PM

I have about 85 bobwhite eggs that are due to hatch on Monday,  when should I be able to hear chirping from the eggs? This is the first time I tried to incubate bobs and was just checking. Thanks !!!  :D  :D

Title: Chirping Eggs
Post by: shagomatic on May 07, 2004, 06:33:23 AM

You should normally hear very little chirping until the chick has pipped externally.

Title: Chirping Eggs
Post by: MaDHaTTer on May 07, 2004, 04:13:35 PM

Some Folks claim that they can here them a day or two before they hatch by holding them up to there ear. I have tried but no such luck for me.
Good Luck !!

Title: Chirping Eggs
Post by: britguy33 on May 09, 2004, 05:40:49 AM

I just hatched 36 eggs and could hear them chirping the day before the hatch date. Then the next morn. they stopped completely. I got really worried, but that night after work they were running around the incubator ready for some food.