I did the water test and put them back in the incubator but they were past their due date. Ended up tossing some that I think were good because I didn't realize how much egg should be above water. Those I put in the incubator didn't hatch. I had a hen sat on her eggs for 2 weeks and then didn't...
LOL I think answers to my questions and remarks are getting mixed up with the remarks and questions from someone else. I have to take my eggs out of the turner and add humidity for lockdown. I am just going to put them all in and worry about the ones that don't hatch in 4 or 5 days. Sylvia
I am new to this test too and I really hope someone can answer your question. Today is lockdown day for my eggs and I am worried about 3 of them. Sylvia
Damaged in what way? I see no cracks in the shell. Could it be from laying on it's side too long? Mightn't it still hatch? Should I even try? Thanks, Sylvia
Ok, I got a stronger flashlight and candled all 20 of the eggs in the incubator. I can see blobs and air sacks in 19 of them. #6 I couldn't locate an air sack and the whole egg looks murky. I could not get a good look at what might be inside. It is a blue/green egg. 2 of the eggs have the air...
When I said I couldn't see through the shells, I meant the shells are a blue/green and dark brown. Does your response mean that they probably have a chick in them? Thanks, Sylvia