signs when an egg is close to hatching?

[staceyleigh]

So I have seen a few things to notice when an egg is close to hatching; egg sweating, egg denting a little, anything else people have noticed? Also how long before hatching would the egg start to show changes?

 

[Olympus]

When I see my eggs sweat and shrink they are typically only a small handful of days away from hatching. From 2-5 but no longer than that.

 

[scm133]

Agree with above.
The sweating, and extra condensation is a definite sign. The denting seems to be in the last day, or even few hours before hatching.
The egg over all looks good one minute, and then you go and check it, and there is a tiny snout poking out. It is always a joy to watch them hatch!!:main_thumbsup:

 

[marcia]

My first eggs starting denting 2 days ago and i'm expecting them to hatch within the next 5-7 days. Last year, my eggs started denting but they still made me wait roughly 6-7 days before hatching