How long will the embryology project take?
Typically 25 days if using chicken eggs. Incubation periods vary according to species: on average 21 days for chickens, 28 days for ducks and 16-18 days for quails. To avoid week-end hatches you should set the eggs on a Tuesday or Wednesday. Unless you are intending to rear the chicks you should plan on finding them a home within a few days of hatching. When scheduling the project, ensure equipment availability and egg availability. Bear in mind that most suppliers of eggs have specific weekly shipping dates and will require ordering 5 to 10 days prior to shipping. You should also run the incubator for 24 hours before setting the eggs. Planning is crucial to the success of the project and you should start planning several months in advance.
