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@trixt https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/egg-failure-to-hatch-diagnosing-incubation-problems

Unfortunately the only way to determine fertility without opening the egg is by incubating it and candling it after approximately 7 days to check for development. Before day 7 it's hard to tell for sure, unless you have a pale enough egg shell and a very strong light for candling. I usually...

Following the previous thread on Incubating eggs, this week I would like to talk about hatching eggs. Specifically: - How long would you consider a "normal" hatching process for different species, from pip to hatch? - Do you assist struggling hatchlings and when is best? - What do you do when...