When I woke up this morning I could hear the sweet 'cheep cheep' of chicklets inside their eggs. I raced home this afternoon to check on their progress and it looks like 5, maybe 6 have started to peck their way out of the shell. They're working hard, then taking a rest. I don't know how long it will take but we've got a 'brooder' set up with a light, some starter feed and water. They can live for a while, 24-48 hours, on what's left of the yolk inside of them but then will need to start eating and drinking water. They'll remain in the incubator to dry off and be warm for the first few hours, then we'll transfer them to the brooder.
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