My canary isn't sitting on her eggs after two weeks. Will they hatch?

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my female canary laid eggs 2 weeks ago and today’s the 14 day since the 4 egg was laid but she laid 5 eggs, now (night) she isn’t sitting on them. There’s a perch next to the nest and She is sitting on the perch, I’m confused why she not sitting on the 14 days when the 4 egg was laid. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks from when’s the last egg was laid which is the 5 egg. Why doesn’t she care? The male canary flew away a week ago, but today is first day she is not sitting on them. Will the eggs hatch? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It's possible the eggs are not fertile which is why she has given up sitting on them, or they may be ready to hatch as two weeks from the last laid egg is about the right time for it. If she doesn't return to sitting on them you can use a bright light and hold up the eggs to them to see if you can see any development inside. if the eggs do hatch, having some baby bird food on hand to help assist with feeding is best as five babies is a lot for one mom to handle!

My canary isn't sitting on her eggs after two weeks. Will they hatch?

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