Different species of birds’ eggs require different lengths of incubation time.
Here is a guide to the incubation period for different species of birds’ eggs.
Bobwhite Quail = 23-24 days
Canada Goose = 35 days
Chicken = 21 days
Chukar Partridge = 23-24 days
Cotumix (Japanese) Quail = 17 days
Duck = 28 days
Egyptian Goose = 35 days
Emu = 43-50 days
Goose = 30 days
Grouse = 25 days
Guinea Fowl = 28 days
Indian Runner Duck = 28 and a half days
Mallard = 26 and a half-27 days
Muscovy Duck = 35-37 days
Ostrich = 42-48 days
Partridge = 23-24 days
Peafowl = 28-30 days
Pheasant = 23-28 days
Pigeon = 17 days
Rheas = 35-40 days
Turkey = 28 days
Please note that this is only a guide and this information may differ according to the incubator manufacturer’s guide.
Always consult the manufacturer’s guide when using an incubator
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