Hatching time!!!

[abmaddox1981]

Okay, so my last 2 hatches (I have one batch currently cracking away) hatched early. Last hatch started pipping within a few hours of going into lockdown, and I locked down a little early! Then this hatch started within 12hrs of lockdown and today is hatch day and 10 out of 17 eggs have hatched and I have at least 3 more pipped! Not that I'm complaining, but is it normal for them to hatch this early?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I would say your temp is a degree or so too high.

 

[conquest780]

If it is hatching a day early the possible explenations are:
Temperature is a bit high
The chicks were not told when to hatch(I am joking )
Chicks can hatch a day early it is not necessary that it has to hatch on day 21

 

[ChickenPeep]

When I hatch mine have usually hatched on day 19. Perfectly normal, the temps might just be a little high.

 

[abmaddox1981]

It me be that the temp is off. I have 3 thermometers, all read a different temp. But, I'm just happy that the vast majority are hatching and are currently making my husband nuts by cheeping. lol

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Women do seem to like making their husbands nuts.