Egg is hatching 5 days early

[TexasSam]

Hey everyone! I have a hatching question. Is it normal or ok if a chick starts hatching 5 days before the 21 days?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

It's normal for them to hatch a day or two early, especially under a broody hen, but I haven't seen 5 days early.

 

[Chicken-lovebirdchihuahua]

Don't worry mine did that sometimes also

 

[TexasSam]

It's normal for them to hatch a day or two early, especially under a broody hen, but I haven't seen 5 days early.

Hmmm

 

[TexasSam]

Do bantam Cochin eggs still take 21 days?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Do bantam Cochin eggs still take 21 days?

Generally.

 

[TexasSam]

Generally.

Well the Ameraucana egg is first to hatch

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

So your eggs are hatching on day 16?

 

[TexasSam]

So far only one but I guess it's pretty much day 17

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

What is the incubator temperatures? Those on the higher side may hatch earlier as well as those with low humidity. I'd be interested in hearing how they do.