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Approximate Incubation Periods

Approximate Incubation Periods

Domestic Birds

Days

Chicken

21

Duck

28

Muscovy duck

35

Goose

28

Guinea fowl

28

Turkey

28

Caged and Game Birds

Days

Budgerigar

18

Finch

14

Parrot

26

Pheasant

24

Pigeon

18

Quail

16

Swan

35

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