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Places the eggs in the incubator according to the lunar calendar for October 2026

Lunar calendar for hatching eggs

The best time to lay eggs for incubation is on a waxing moon, best done on the third or fifth day after a new or full moon.

Placing eggs in the incubator is a crucial step for successful chick hatching. One effective method is using the lunar calendar. The optimal time to place eggs is during the waxing moon, in the first quarter, on the 3rd to 5th days of the lunar calendar. It's best to set the eggs in the evening so they hatch in the morning.

Key Principles for Placing Eggs in the Incubator

  1. Timing: Chicks should hatch at the beginning of the warming season in your area, usually early to mid-March. In northern regions, setting may be a bit later, but no later than April.
  2. Lunar Calendar: Place eggs during the waxing moon, ideally on the 3rd to 5th days of the lunar calendar. Refer to the lunar day table for the current month.
  3. Time of Day: It's best to place eggs in the evening so the chicks hatch in the morning.
  4. Egg Requirements:
    • Eggs should be clean, free of dirt and cracks.
    • Choose medium-sized eggs.
    • Eggs should be of regular shape, without deformities.

Incubation Periods and Parameters for Different Bird Species

Bird SpeciesIncubation Period (days)Temperature (°C)Humidity (%)
Chicken2137.550-55
Duck2837.555-60
Goose28-3037.565-70
Turkey2837.555-60
Quail16-1837.855-60
Pheasant23-2437.550-55

Following these recommendations will ensure optimal conditions for hatching healthy and strong chicks.

Date Moon Day Moon phases Lunar Zodiac Element
1 October 21 🌖 Gemini Average
2 October 22 🌖 Gemini Horrible
3 October 23 🌗 Cancer Bad
4 October 24 🌘 Cancer Bad
5 October 25 🌘 Leo Bad
6 October 26 🌘 Leo Bad
7 October 27 🌘 Virgo Average
8 October 28 🌘 Virgo Average
9 October 29 🌘 Libra Bad
10 October 30 🌑 Libra Good
11 October 2 🌑 Libra Average
12 October 3 🌒 Scorpio Great
13 October 4 🌒 Scorpio Great
14 October 5 🌒 Sagittarius Great
15 October 5 🌒 Sagittarius Great
16 October 6 🌒 Sagittarius Great
17 October 7 🌒 Capricorn Good
18 October 8 🌓 Capricorn Good
19 October 9 🌓 Aquarius Good
20 October 10 🌔 Aquarius Good
21 October 11 🌔 Aquarius Good
22 October 12 🌔 Pisces Good
23 October 13 🌔 Pisces Good
24 October 14 🌔 Aries Horrible
25 October 15 🌔 Aries Average
26 October 16 🌕 Taurus Great
27 October 17 🌖 Taurus Great
28 October 18 🌖 Gemini Great
29 October 19 🌖 Gemini Average
30 October 20 🌖 Cancer Average
31 October 21 🌖 Cancer Average

Favorable days of the lunar calendar for laying eggs for incubation for October 2026

Good days of the lunar calendar for laying eggs for incubation for October 2026

Neutral days of the lunar calendar for laying eggs for incubation for October 2026

Bad days of the lunar calendar for laying eggs for incubation for October 2026

The worst days of the lunar calendar for laying eggs for incubation for October 2026

Favorable days in the coming months

November 2026

December 2026

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