I have 2 hatching eggs under my very broody Ameraucana hen. Today is day #14........... This is my first experience with this process, so I have a couple questions, please.................... 1. Do eggs 'always' hatch on day #21, or is there a 'window' of time when they will hatch??? 3. If eggs haven't begun to hatch by what day do I become worried? (Day 22? Day 23?) 3. Once the zipping process begins, how long can it take for chick to hatch out? 4. When to help out? Or do I just let nature take it's course? Thanks so much
good morning gabby~~its saturday; if the weathers good, most chicken people are outside raining here, so you're stuck with me 1. no, eggs don't always hatch on day 21; some hatch on day 19, others hatch on day 24; so...leave yours be until brings out to eat 2.no need to worry at all; if they're meant to hatch they will 3.usually from pip to zip is less than 24 hours 4.you don't help out....you DO make sure the hen and chicks have a safe environment, that food and water are nearby Good luck, and be patient...... happen everyday
