Incubation taking longer than 21 days.

[PolishSilkie]

I have 5 silkie eggs that are on day 23 of incubation and haven't hatched yet. I candeled them on day 18 the last time i turned them and they all had movement in them. can it sometimes take longer than the 21 days? on what day do i give up? any help would is welcome Thank you

 

[pogmobum]

I have heard of some people who haven't had them hatch until day 25! I would leave them until them unless you start to notice a bad smell coming from them. Good luck let me know how it goes

 

[pogmobum]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/758448/late-hatching

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