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    What a I looking for when candling?

    FIRST...Madicakes, I'm sorry for the hijack. It was just right on for what was going on. 4/4/15 first pip! 4/5/15 12:34AM first one hatched HAPPY EASTER !!! Several more have pipped. The boys will be excited for what the bunnie brought. Thanks to everyone here for making my first time...
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    Candling! HELP!!

    Look at my post count and take this for what it's worth. It's my first time and even at 9 days I couldn't tell for sure if some were viable or not. Had I gone with my inexperienced "gut" feeling I would have tossed many that today candled with movement. best wishes.
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    What a I looking for when candling?

    Day 15, ( I'd have pics but that is NOT my best vocation) Candled remaining 17 eggs and...... Movement in all 17 Now to cram for the 18 - 21 day exam. God I hate Tests. Btw 21st day is Easter, Wouldn't that be ironic?
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    What a I looking for when candling?

    UDATE: 9th day in. 15 bouncing baby embryos. 2 blood rings,1 yolker, 2 to be determined. Thanks to all who commented and or posted pics in the past. research here and on the web helped greatly. Thanks. BTW I didn't think I'd get as excited as my 3 sons did. So much for that thought
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    What a I looking for when candling?

    I'll try to raise the temp again,I let it settle at 96-97 because at a higher temp the fluctuation was around 6*. I figured the lower temp would just delay hatch a day or so. Thanks for the comments.
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    What a I looking for when candling?

    I have 20 (brown) chicken eggs in a bator (forced air). RH 42% steady. Temp 96-97* steady. 3 eggs stored 3 days,7 for 2 days, 10 for 1 day. all about 60* storage temp. Set 3/15/15 6:30 pm local. Candled at 11:00 am local 3/20/15. Those pics above are great, thank you. I saw nothing. I've...
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