When will your eggs hatch?
Once eggs go under a broody hen or into the incubator, it helps to know the key dates - when to candle, when to stop turning, and the day to expect chicks. Pick your species and the date you set the eggs, and we'll map out the timeline.
First candling (day 7): -
Second candling (day 14): -
Lockdown - stop turning (3 days before hatch): -
These dates are the usual averages - real hatches can run a day or two early or late depending on egg temperature, incubator accuracy and the batch itself. At lockdown, stop turning the eggs and raise the humidity, and try not to open the incubator during the hatch - a drop in humidity can shrink-wrap chicks in the shell.
Hatching gear
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