Hatching Mille Fleur & Silkie Eggs With Broody Hen

[Lrosado17]

Hi! I have a broody hen sitting on 8 bantam eggs ( since 06/1) in her own separate chicken tractor. I've been able to observe her closely and she hasn't left the nest for an extended period of time. Today would be day 20 and I'm not hearing any pipping from the nest. Should I pick her up and see if there are any signs of the eggs hatching?


This is my first time hatching eggs and I'm just a little worried. At this point should I check for signs of life? Or give it another day or two?

 

[Theorrin]

chicks are 21 days. sometimes early sometimes late. ive had some hatch up to a week later. i would say dont freak out till day 25

 

[Lrosado17]

chicks are 21 days. sometimes early sometimes late. ive had some hatch up to a week later. i would say dont freak out till day 25

Thank you. I'm trying to have patience but I'm really excited.

 

[Theorrin]

Thank you. I'm trying to have patience but I'm really excited.

i feel you on that. it hit day 21 on my American Breese and i was antsy myself lol

 

[Lrosado17]

i feel you on that. it hit day 21 on my American Breese and i was antsy myself lol

Well the hatch has begun!

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