worried

xx_sheena_xx · Post by **xx_sheena_xx** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:19 am

my first egg was supposed to hatch yesterday
and nothing has happened yet
does this mean there is something wrong with the egg
or should i just be patient?

Recio · Post by **Recio** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:37 am

Hi Sheena;

Be patient and do not disturb the female. Usually the time to hatch is 24 days after the hen begin sitting on eggs, and usually it happens at the third egg. So, you can see that there are too many "usually" to be considered. It also depends on temperature, on how the male is feeding the female, ...
And usually, again, you will get the 3 firsts chicks on just 2 days.

Good luck

bec · Post by **bec** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 1:59 am

dont worry just yet just be a little patient

xx_sheena_xx · Post by **xx_sheena_xx** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 3:05 am

thanks.
they will be my first babies

bec · Post by **bec** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:59 am

i was a bit on edge last year wqith my first clutch too