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Hi,
I've noticed your posts about candling. I, too, am learning about it and purchased a bright little Maglight that works much better than my regular flashlight.
So far, on day 14, I'd thrown two eggs out because while they appeared to be fertilized, with a dark spot that was nearly transparent, there was not development. All my other eggs have movement, though there are a couple I'm unsure of. One egg was pushed out of the nest and when I candled it there was definitely movement inside, so I put it under a different hen. I second-guessed myself in doing this because I want to trust that the hens know what they're doing.
Has anyone had experience with a hen pushing an egg out from beneath her? Can this mean that she knows the embryo is deformed or dying/dead?
I will candle again today and check out the progress. Some of the eggs that looked like dark, unmoving masses, soon sprouted kicking feet if I waited long enough. I've also found if I position the Maglight beneath the air sac I can sometimes see the movement better.
Mine are due to hatch on the eleventh.
It's awesome!
Hi,
I've noticed your posts about candling. I, too, am learning about it and purchased a bright little Maglight that works much better than my regular flashlight.
So far, on day 14, I'd thrown two eggs out because while they appeared to be fertilized, with a dark spot that was nearly transparent, there was not development. All my other eggs have movement, though there are a couple I'm unsure of. One egg was pushed out of the nest and when I candled it there was definitely movement inside, so I put it under a different hen. I second-guessed myself in doing this because I want to trust that the hens know what they're doing.
Has anyone had experience with a hen pushing an egg out from beneath her? Can this mean that she knows the embryo is deformed or dying/dead?
I will candle again today and check out the progress. Some of the eggs that looked like dark, unmoving masses, soon sprouted kicking feet if I waited long enough. I've also found if I position the Maglight beneath the air sac I can sometimes see the movement better.
Mine are due to hatch on the eleventh.
It's awesome!