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I’ve heard you should go into lockdown day 17 with bantam eggs because they hatch on day 18 or 19?? Is this true?
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Nope, they do not hatch faster than LF chickens. Lockdown on day 18 as usual. It wouldn't hurt to lockdown on day 17, but it's not necessary.I’ve heard you should go into lockdown day 17 with bantam eggs because they hatch on day 18 or 19?? Is this true?
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ok tyNope. Just go ahead and do it on day 18, or whenever you see an external pip.
ok thanksNope, they do not hatch faster than LF chickens. Lockdown on day 18 as usual. It wouldn't hurt to lockdown on day 17, but it's not necessary.
Bantams can hatch earlier and faster than LF chickens.Nope, they do not hatch faster than LF chickens. Lockdown on day 18 as usual. It wouldn't hurt to lockdown on day 17, but it's not necessary.
But usually they don't. Unless the temp has tended to be on the higher side during incubation.Bantams can hatch earlier and faster than LF chickens.
i stop turning when I see a pip or on day 18 like normal?Bantams can hatch earlier and faster than LF chickens.
my temp has not been higher then 37.9 and no lower then 37.1But usually they don't. Unless the temp has tended to be on the higher side during incubation.
Day 18 or 17 is fine.so
i stop turning when I see a pip or on day 18 like normal?