Chicken eggs set today hatch around October 26, 2026, after 21 days; lockdown starts October 23, 2026.
| Set | October 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Incubation | 21 days |
| Lockdown (stop turning) | October 23, 2026 (day 18) |
| Hatch day | October 26, 2026 (in 21 days) |
| Day of incubation today | 0 |
Based on published ranges: University of Illinois Extension: Incubation and Embryology; Mississippi State University Extension: hatching eggs at home.