2 fertile eggs under my broody........questions!

[gabby3535]

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

 

[gabby3535]

Bump

someone please reply

 

[Bat Cave Silkies]

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