Most chicks should hatch within a 24-hour period. Late-hatching chicks may lack vigor or be abnormal. After the chicks have dried and fluffed up completely, they can be removed from the incubator. Plan ahead for what you will be doing with the chicks. Clean the incubator after the hatch, so it will be ready for the next time.
Sanitation is an important part of incubating.
Remove and dispose of the crinoline or cheesecloth, together with the shells and other remains. Clean the inside of the incubator with soap and water, and let it dry completely before putting it away. These times may vary slightly, depending upon incubation temperature, genetic differences, and other factors. The success rate in hatching eggs is quite variable. Chickens and some upland game bird species are much easier to hatch than are many waterfowl species.