How exact is the hatching date

[candychick]

Will the date chickens hatch be exact or can it be a couple days off?

 

[bugglesmommy]

It is approximately 21 days, though factors such as temperature will effect that. Cooler temps= late hatches. Higher temps= sooner hatches. Also in my experience, bantam eggs tend to hatch a little bit earlier.

 

[candychick]

It is approximately 21 days, though factors such as temperature will effect that. Cooler temps= late hatches. Higher temps= sooner hatches. Also in my experience, bantam eggs tend to hatch a little bit earlier.

alright thank you

 

[candychick]

ok so what is the longest time a chicken should lay on an egg i think mine is about to go more than 25 days

 

[bugglesmommy]

Have you seen any movement or heard any chirping? If not you might want to float test them. 25 days is pretty late.

 

[candychick]

no but they feel pretty heavy...the eggs are with a broody chicken so i wouldnt be able to see movement or hear chirping i only check on them once or twice a day and she is sitting on them so i cant tell

 

[bugglesmommy]

You might want to quickly candle them if possible. They are pretty overdue.

 

[candychick]

i candle them the 21st day with someone who knows their chickens and they said there was a baby in it...

 

[bugglesmommy]

Unfortunately the question now is if they are alive still. Being full term by no means guarantees hatching.

 

[candychick]

well then how long should i wait before i know....