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

In general, if the incubation does not begin within a week, the chances of the eggs hatching decreases significantly. It make be that the finches' parental instincts have not matured yet or possibly the eggs were not fertilized. You can dispose of the eggs and see if the finches have better luck on the next clutch. Best of luck!

Incubation in budgies is about 18 days from the day the hen begins sitting on The eggs. You are probably correct in saying the eggs are infertile. If there is no male present, they are definitely infertile. Wait until Coco loses interest, then remove and discard the eggs. This will prevent her from laying "replacement" eggs. Remove the nest box afterwards.

The average time for gestation is about 21 days. If it has been 28 days, the eggs are either infertile or the time has been miscalculated. It would be best if she was not bred again until she is much older, at least 1 year old.

The incubation time for eggs is about three weeks so if they had not hatched in that period they were likely not viable and it is possible the female kicked the eggs out of the nest. You can check the bottom of the cage to see if any egg pieces are there. Making sure both birds are on a balanced diet with calcium supplements for the female and enough natural sunlight can also help ensure healthy egg laying if you are looking to breed.

That can be normal, yes. You can check the eggs when they are not sitting on them to see if they are viable - eggs that are fertile usually start off very translucent and then become more opaque (darker/more solid color) as the embryo develops inside. (12 days should be enough to see this change.) If the eggs don't seem viable, or the parents stop sitting on them, they can be removed. If they aren't hatched after 3-4 weeks, they are likely not viable and should be discarded. Make sure you offer an extra source of calcium for your female in the form of eggfood or a cuttlebone. This can help replenish the calcium that was used in making eggs and prevent egg-binding (an egg getting stuck) if she decides to lay more.

Baby birds are not usually born with feathers so that would be unlikely that you would see feathers within the egg, however viable eggs tend to start off clearish and then become more opaque as they age. You can also hold them up to a candle or light source (carefully as they are fragile) to see if there is anything inside. If they are not sitting on the eggs at all, the eggs may not be viable, the parents may be too young or inexperienced. You can attempt to incubate the eggs yourself if they are viable, however if they are not, simply removing them and ensuring your birds have adequate diets and a calcium supplement can help encourage them to lay more eggs.

Canary breeding can be successful with the proper cage, diet, light and temperature. An adequately sized cage, at least 24"x16"x16", is necessary. A basket nest or nesting cup and nesting material should be provided for the hen. The breeding season begins in late March. Hens will lay a clutch of 4-5 eggs spaced 1-2 days apart then incubate for about 2 weeks before hatching. Chicks will remain in the nest for about 3-4 weeks before emerging to begin eating seed and exploring the cage. Be sure you have a market for canary chicks prior to breeding or you may quickly find yourself overwhelmed with little birds. breeding can also be done to improve the species and for competition. There are many websites and videos regarding breeding canaries online, however the best resource would be to speak with a local bird breeder.