Day 20 Broody Hen No Pipping

[Cayden05]

Hi, I am very new to chickens and I just got my first broody hen. She is a Mottled Houdan hen sitting on 6 eggs. It is now Day 20 and I see no pipping. Is that normal? Should I be concerned? Tomorrow is Day 21, would they hatch tomorrow even though they haven’t pipped yet? I checked on mama hen earlier today and noticed the eggs were rocking.

 

[Tre3hugger]

Hold tight! It's hard work growing in an egg and often takes the full 21 days. My last hatch had one at day 20, 2 at day 21, and 1 at day 22. All healthy. Let us know when they hatch.

 

[Cayden05]

@Tre3hugger 3 so far!! and one is almost here. I can’t see the other two.

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

So would they hatch on Day 21 (tomorrow) even though they haven’t pipped yet?

They could!

 

[Cayden05]

Hold tight! It's hard work growing in an egg and often takes the full 21 days. My last hatch had one at day 20, 2 at day 21, and 1 at day 22. All healthy. Let us know when they hatch.

Ok thanks. I definitely will update with pictures. Thanks again for your help!

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

Yay! It can take a day for them to hatch! Picture please!!

 

[Cayden05]

Yay! It can take a day for them to hatch! Picture please!!

Ok i’ll try

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

I’m so excited!! Whey they hatch can you post pictures?

 

[Cayden05]

I’m so excited!! Whey they hatch can you post pictures?View attachment 2167913

Yes! I will post pictures of the chicks when they hatch!! I’m so excited as well

 

[Cayden05]

How's it going? @Cayden05

Going great all 6 eggs are pipped and progressing. I will update later tonight when I go check on her.