I'm far from an expert since we have only hatched once with a broody...but ours took over 21 days. It was her first hatch and I think she sometimes left the nest a little longer than most. I think just like an incubator can take longer if there is a temp dip, same goes for if the eggs cool under the hen. Like I said, not an expert but I THINK that's accurate.
well out of 10 Marans eggs I bought 11 that the breeder sent are going to lock down tomorrow!!! full of chick!!e
and several of the scrambled Wheaton eggs are going at this time
a few I'm certain a few I'm almost certain...blue shells!!but also she had sent me a few Black splash...lay a pinkish egg...1 looks good!
I hope I hope I wish!
Don't know about normal?? Mother Nature in charge.........................
On day 18 you candle them and those who show movement or are progressing as they should you LD. It helps to draw the aircell and label (with an X) the lowest dip in the cell. That's most likely where the chick will pip out of, then you wait til it zips, pops out and dries.Ooooo so exciting !
Im really loving reading your adventures.
How do you know which eggs to lock down?
Let me get the little buggers to hatch ! LOL This is my first try with shipped eggs.
