1. Sep 16, 2014 #1
   

   val1968 Out Of The Brooder

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   It's day 18 of my first shot at hatching. I know you are supposed to lockdown at day 18 but I just read somewhere that lockdown starts at the END of the day 18. So when do I start lockdown please.

    

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3. Sep 16, 2014 #2
   

   BantamLover21 Overrun With Chickens

   

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   I always lockdown on day 18; I don't think the exact time matters. Good luck with your hatch!

    
5. Sep 16, 2014 #3
   

   Yorkshire Coop Moderator Staff Member

   

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   Hi
   I do mine any time day 18 and have no problems with it I generally fit it in when I have time.
   Good luck with your first hatch

    
7. Sep 16, 2014 #4
   

   val1968 Out Of The Brooder

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   Thank you !! I'm on it!!

    
9. Sep 18, 2014 #5
   

   kaity1 Out Of The Brooder

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   Can I ask is lockdown the same time for duck eggs? thanks

    
11. Sep 18, 2014 #6
    

    Yorkshire Coop Moderator Staff Member

    

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    Duck eggs are not the same incubation period as chickens. Duck eggs are 28 days so lockdown would be day 25 for ducks

     

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13. Sep 18, 2014 #7
    

    kaity1 Out Of The Brooder

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    Thanks a lot!

     
15. Sep 18, 2014 #8
    

    Dools Out Of The Brooder

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    Good luck Val =)

     

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