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Places the eggs in the incubator according to the lunar calendar for July 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 17 🌗 Great
2 18 🌗 Great
3 19 🌗 Average
4 20 🌗 Average
5 21 🌗 Average
6 22 🌗 Horrible
7 23 🌗 Bad
8 24 🌘 Bad
9 25 🌘 Bad
10 26 🌘 Bad
11 27 🌘 Average
12 28 🌘 Average
13 29 🌘 Bad
14 30 🌘 Good
15 2 🌒 Average
16 3 🌒 Great
17 4 🌒 Great
18 5 🌒 Great
19 6 🌒 Great
20 7 🌒 Good
21 8 🌒 Good
22 9 🌓 Good
23 10 🌓 Good
24 11 🌓 Good
25 12 🌓 Good
26 13 🌓 Good
27 14 🌓 Horrible
28 15 🌓 Average
29 16 🌓 Great
30 17 🌗 Great
31 18 🌗 Great

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

  • 1 July (17 lunar day)
  • 2 July (18 lunar day)
  • 16 July (3 lunar day)
  • 17 July (4 lunar day)
  • 18 July (5 lunar day)
  • 19 July (6 lunar day)
  • 29 July (16 lunar day)
  • 30 July (17 lunar day)
  • 31 July (18 lunar day)

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

  • 14 July (30 lunar day)
  • 20 July (7 lunar day)
  • 21 July (8 lunar day)
  • 22 July (9 lunar day)
  • 23 July (10 lunar day)
  • 24 July (11 lunar day)
  • 25 July (12 lunar day)
  • 26 July (13 lunar day)

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

  • 3 July (19 lunar day)
  • 4 July (20 lunar day)
  • 5 July (21 lunar day)
  • 11 July (27 lunar day)
  • 12 July (28 lunar day)
  • 15 July (2 lunar day)
  • 28 July (15 lunar day)

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

  • 7 July (23 lunar day)
  • 8 July (24 lunar day)
  • 9 July (25 lunar day)
  • 10 July (26 lunar day)
  • 13 July (29 lunar day)

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

  • 6 July (22 lunar day)
  • 27 July (14 lunar day)

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