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Thank you for the words of encouragement. They are turkey eggs, which I have heard have thicker shells than chicken eggs. I'll candle again today, but I'm going to hold onto the eggs until they start to stink, if I have to.

They're on day 8. I originally candled on day 5. Two of the eggs are growing like weeds, and have managed to already fill almost half the shell. All of the others are the same size as they were on day 5, and one might be working on a blood ring.

So.... I candled again today, and I think that one day where my temps fluctuated badly killed most of the batch Only two eggs are showing clear progression beyond my last candling. I'm hoping I'm just a delusional worrywort, but I think odds arn't in my favor.

Just candled my turkeys yesterday. All 10 are developing! My new turner is a lifesaver, but it's making the thermometer an awkard endevor. I'm trying to adjust, but I'm hoping it doesn't affect the hatch that I can't keep the temps under strict control for a day or two. Oh well, time will...

Ooo, ooo can I join? I set turkey eggs on the 18th, but they take a little longer than chickens, so that evens out right? right? :P They're Pencilled Palms, and the eggs are gorgeous!