Eggs dispatched Monday–Wednesday so they never sit over a weekend
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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.

  1. Day 0
    Eggs set
    Wednesday 23 September

    Rest 12–24h first. 37.5°C, 40–50% humidity. Start turning.

  2. Day 7
    First candle
    Wednesday 30 September

    Look for veins and a dark dot. Remove clears.

  3. Day 14
    Second candle
    Wednesday 7 October

    Egg mostly dark, movement visible. Remove quitters.

  4. Day 18
    Lockdown
    Sunday 11 October

    Stop turning, humidity to 65–70%, lid stays shut.

  5. Day 21
    Hatch day!
    Wednesday 14 October

    Pips, rests, zips. Be patient — allow until day 23.