Hatching

[sky bird]

Guys, my two Silkie bantam hens are sitting on three eggs (sharing them, on the same nest) and it's already 23 days. Do Bantams take longer or a shorter amount of time? Thank you.

- Sky Bird

 

[sumi]

Bantam eggs can sometimes hatch a bit sooner than LF eggs, because they are so small, but 23 days is a bit long, even for normal size eggs. Did you candle the eggs at any stage to see if they are developing?

 

[sky bird]

No, I didn't candle them. My girl is due to hatch today but nothing has happened yet!