Is that 26 days or do you go by 28? I've heard differing opinions? Mine will be 26 days on the 30th. The ones I hatched last year were not ready on day 26 but I was using the stupid LG bator that I hate. I should just sell the thing and get another backup bator. I just cannot get a steady room temp in this house unless I want to go broke running the heat or a/c all day long. Even if I didn't care about the cost I need it cold to sleep and warmer when I am up so I wouldn't do it, lol