Yes . Sometimes up to 3 days. Depends on temperature & placement also size of eggs in incubator. Previous storage of eggs are a factor too..

Wow love her!💞

This is Big Boy at the Crow Wing County Fair 2019

This is Rusty at the MN. State Fair 2019

I put a storage tub that's about 4 " deep. In, then use shavings. Also U can make a 4x4 fit so they have a perch. I like to keep their feet clean and yes I trim toe nails. Make sure it's large for the cockerels. Tail feathers must not be damaged by the cage.

I have large dog cages at table height. Each bird I plan on taking to a show is given a bath . Then talked too and handled several times a day. Which means I take them Out of the cage and look at um just as a judge would do. I start this as young chicks . Then before a show for a week at a time each. I feel it gives the bird a heads up on Show behavior..😊

2 different lines both pullets showing nice Copper at 6 months.

I stay away from chest leakage myself. Strong copper hackles🐓