When is lockdown

[BenJ17]

I first put my eggs in on Tuesday February 12th at 12:30pm ish. When should I go into lockdown?

 

[FluffTheDuck]

Lockdown happens the last 3 days of incubation.

 

[paddock36]

 

[Criticalicious]

Incubation is typically 21 days, so that would be some time on tomorrow, March 2 - I think? If my math is right?

 

[Maiahr]

So if CHICKEN eggs are set on August 1st at 12 noon, should the lockdown be done on August 20th at 12 noon?

 

[Erba]

So if CHICKEN eggs are set on August 1st at 12 noon, should the lockdown be done on August 20th at 12 noon?

I would say the 19th..3 full days

 

[Compost King]

When is the earliest you can lock down? Some eggs I do I go into lock down early because I know they will hatch earlier. I was wondering when is that point when you no longer need to have your eggs turned?

 

[Erba]

They only really need to be turned to stop them sticking and to promote heathy organ growth, so as soon as the chick moves toward the air cell, normally on the 17 to 18 day. On the 19 they usually pip. If you are not sure candle them on the 17th day.