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Well its day 14. I candled today. Definitly can see the difference from the candleing I did on day 7. It lookes like all 12 Maran eggs have embryo's growing. I could clearly see the air cell and most of the egg is dark like something big is in there. In the three lightest eggs I even saw...

Well I candled again last night and I think I saw a few shadows that were embryos'. I think I will lay off for a while. I don't want to hurt the growing chicks.

Well I tried candling them. I couldn't see much, just the shadow of the yolk. I couldn't tell if there was an air sack. I think I need a stronger light. I used a 45watt. bulb. I will pick up a 75watt. today and try again tonight.

Hi all, Total newbie to incubating chickens. I have had my Cuckoo Maran eggs in the incubator for three days now. When should I candle to see if there is any growth? How often should I candle? will it do them harm if I do it to often? Thanks, Rachel