How long can I leave chicks in incubators?

... put my eggs in the incubator at the same time, and of course they begin hatching pretty close to the 21st day (sometimes slightly early, sometimes right on time and others who straggle a bit behind). I've been told not to open the incubator until all the eggs hatch. read more

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by bossynbella, Apr 20, 2009. read more

Chicks come out of the egg very wet and should not be moved from the warmth of the incubator until they are properly fluffed up. Moving them before that can chill them, and chicks can die very easily if they become chilled. read more

How Long To Leave Chicks In The Incubator Once Hatched July 4, 2008 February 18, 2011 by sara Chicks and keets can be left in the incubator for up to 24 hours once they have hatched before moving them to a brooder. read more