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Incubation calculator
Tell us when you set your eggs and we'll map out your 21 days.
Chicken eggs: 21 days. Bantams often hatch a few hours early; large heavy breeds sometimes run a little late.
- Day 0Eggs setSaturday 7 November
Rest 12–24h first. 37.5°C, 40–50% humidity. Start turning.
- Day 7First candleSaturday 14 November
Look for veins and a dark dot. Remove clears.
- Day 14Second candleSaturday 21 November
Egg mostly dark, movement visible. Remove quitters.
- Day 18LockdownWednesday 25 November
Stop turning, humidity to 65–70%, lid stays shut.
- Day 21Hatch day!Saturday 28 November
Pips, rests, zips. Be patient — allow until day 23.