How can I tell if my shipped eggs are "scrambled" or intact ??

[adobechicks]

My shipped eggs arrived today. Di spite the sellers markings of FRAGILE all over the box, it was still smashed. Luckily she packaged them well so only 2 eggs were broken. I am really worried that the others are ruined now. Is there anyway to tell? Can I candle them....if i do what do i look for ?? They are resting at room temp pointy side down right now on my counter. advice?

 

[Wyogirl]

I candle mine to see if I can see like an "air bubble" move around that is when I think that the egg has detached air cell?? I'm actually gonna go do lthat right now, have 24 to candle BLRW, GLW and turkeys

Ayda

 

[adobechicks]

when i candle them I don't see bubbles i don't think. But a dark mass at the top....maybe the yolk???? i guess I don't really know what I am looking for.

 

[mlm Mike]

Post 3724 on this page has info. on how to handle roughly handled shipped eggs:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/625456/mahonris-3rd-annual-byc-easter-hatch-a-long/3720

 

[adobechicks]

Thank you They are in they incubator. Fingers crossed. I am not going to mess with them except to fill the water and turn them. I hope for at least 1 !!!

 

[adobechicks]

I took them out and put them into cut down egg cartons than put them back in....quickly! I put them pointy side down. They are set at 99.6 and some water in it. I am using the Brinsea Mini Advanced. I am so worried that I did something wrong or that they got to roughed up.....time will tell