The formula to calculate the hatch day (H) is:
\[ H = L + I \]
Where:
Let's say the lay date (L) is 2024-08-01 and the incubation period (I) is 21 days. Using the formula:
\[ H = 2024-08-01 + 21 \, \text{days} \]
We get:
\[ H = 2024-08-22 \]
So, the hatch day is August 22, 2024.