Do eggs ever hatch in less than 21 days?

[Lobzi]

Im so anxious and Friday will be day 21 of my broodies on eggs. I have bantams and Im hoping some of the eggs will start hatching early. Has anyone ever known bantams under broodies to hatch in anytime less than 21 days?

 

[Lobzi]

If there is no expertise in this area Ill report back if any hatch early, then we will have an answer!

 

[Marthab1953]

I have them hatch as early as 18 days and as late as 25 days.

 

[Lobzi]

I thought I read where bantams can hatch a little earlier. Ill report back with my findings.

 

[nurse_turtle]

Early and/or late hatching happens with every hatch. I've had some hatch anywhere from day 18 to 24.

 

[Lobzi]

19 days....so two days earlier than expected: