Gotcha! I wasn't sure, I've read that bantams are sometimes 18 days... I ran into trouble with serama eggs (not waiting long enough)
I don't want to screw up again!
Thanks!!
There are some people who claim to have chicks hatch on day 18. I have a experienced a day 19 hatch once and several day 20 hatches but the bulk of chicks hatch on day 21. Just know that your broody hen has it covered no matter what. They know exactly what to do and when to lock down the chicks for hatch day.[/quote]
I have had an entire batch of silkies hatch on day 18, but 21 is just a marker. I generally don't give up on them till day 26 .