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It depends, if a chicken if Broody and the egg is not fertilized, it will continuasly sit of it. if it is fertelized, i estimate (not sure, dont blame me if this doesnt happen) about 2 weeks, maybe 3.
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∙ 13y agoTo start, they usually sit on a clutch of eggs. A brood hen sits on the clutch for 21 days before the first chick emerges from the shell. The hen will remain on the nest until all the eggs are hatched or she is sure no more will hatch. The brood mother will then stay on the nest keeping her brood safe and warn for a few weeks after that. In total and effort of about six to eight weeks. But well worth it.
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Can a cold egg hatch a chick?
No. Chickens are warm blooded birds. Just like any warm blooded creature (e.g. humans), if they stay too cold for too long, they will die. If the egg is cold, the chick will die before the egg can hatch. That's why hens sit on their eggs to keep them warm.
How long can chicken sit unrefridgerated?
it can sit until it dies, why would you put a chicken in the fridge?
How long does it take for a chicken to lay a egg?
The actual formation of the egg inside the chicken takes about 24 hours, but when they sit down to lay the egg it can take anywhere from 15 minutes to a couple of hours.
How long after an egg is laid can it sit in the nest?
it can sit on it about 20 days
Do you have to let your Egg Strata sit overnight?
You do not have to let your Egg Strata sit overnight. As long as you give the egg enough time to be absorbed that is fine. Leaving it to sit for 20 minutes should be enough.
How long will a chicken sit after the first egg has hatch?
It will sit until the others all hatch and leave any that don't hatch.
How do you get furdiburb to hatch?
Have chicken mama sit on the egg. Mine hatched in about a minute ^_^ Toss egg in the air and you will see another crack Rock egg back and forth and he should hatch
Can a chicken egg hatch if it has been ignored for 20 days just sitting in hay?
no it needs to sit on the egg or eggs for 34 days. You are partially correct -- an egg cannot sit ignored and still hatch -- but it 21 days, not 34.
If there is no bantam chicken to sit on peacock egg will peacock egg still hatch?
Most likely not, an egg of any animal has to maintain a certain temperature to hatch. Peacock eggs also have to keep a certain level of humidity to hatch.
How do hatch a usuki egg from the eggery?
You sit on it and wait a long time.
What happens if you sit on a chicken egg trying to hatch it?
you will probably crush it. You get wet, no egg for breakfast and a smack from your mum for making extra laundry.
How long do they need to sit on the eggs?
until the egg is ready to hatch. : p
If it take a chicken-and-a-half a day-and-a-half to lay an egg-and-a-half. How long would it take a rooster to sit on a brass door knob and hatch out a hardware store?
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How long will a chicken sit on an egg to wait to be hatched?
Around three weeks.
Can a chicken hatch duck eggs?
yes I think yes, if a warmed custom built cages can hatch eggs why not chickens? They are poultry anyway
How many eggs does a chicken have to lay before one can hatch?
There is no certain number of eggs a chicken has to lay before any can hatch. The requirements for an egg hatching are as follows: 1. A rooster to fertilize the eggs. 2. The hen's willingness to sit on the eggs for at least 21 days.
What do you need to hatch a silkie chicken egg?
Well to hatch any egg you need warmth. Either you let the mother hen (or a surrragate mother) sit on the eggs until they hatch, or you can incubate them. They usually take an average 21 days to hatch. It can be risky letting a hen sit on eggs, because some chickens (particularly silkies) will sit on the eggs for so long they forget to take breaks for food and water. All you can do is wait and see. If her condition is deteriorating too quickly. Take the eggs from her. Other than that, silkies are one of the best breeds for hatching and rearing eggs!
