Coturnix hatched on day 16

[1000yearoldeggs]

I wasn't expecting any to hatch until tomorrow or Wednesday, but I got one at 3 am this morning, chirping like mad. I didn't even have my brooder set up yet! What I'm wondering is why she(hoping it's a girl) hatched so early. I didn't notice much of a temperature spike or anything, though there could be warmer spots since I'm using a homemade still air incubator.

She's really healthy, no cross beak and eating already. Any thoughts?

 

[HEChicken]

Admittedly its been awhile since I did Coturnix but as I remember it, day 16 is "full term"….

 

[jen85]

I always have one that hatches a good half day to a day earlier than everyone else. I doubt it was from a temp spike since its day 16. I'm about to set 200 eggs this week. Not sure what I was thinking... Lol.

 

[sniper338]

Your thermostate is probably off a degree or two and its warmer than you think in the bator... that makes them hatch quicker. Just my guess...

 

[1000yearoldeggs]

Thanks, I'm glad to know other people have them hatch this early. I had another quail hatch yesterday, so that's only two out of the seven I set. I don't know why the other ones are a little late. It's day 18 today, hopefully the others hatch soon.