At what point do you throw out eggs?

[Stevenson]

I am on day 10 and 11 with 50 remaining eggs. The eggs were all shipped, so I expected a lower hatch percentage than what I have had previously...however I only have 20 eggs that seem to be developing. The remaining 30 eggs either are clear, have blood rings, or are dark at the bottom (I am assuming bacteria). I am 99% sure that none of the 30 are any good, but I would like to know at what point you all would pull these eggs?

 

[Muggsmagee]

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Day 10 is a good time to candle...and a good time to pull clear eggs out. If you are still unsure, candle again at day 16 or 17 before lockdown. You should be able to tell if the embryo has developed fully.

 

[debilorrah]

At lockdown. Some times they really surprise you.

 

[Stevenson]

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Should I not worry about exploding eggs?

 

[debilorrah]

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Should I not worry about exploding eggs?

If you are 100% sure, then remove them. I only remove blood rings and really clear eggs. I also check for weepers on day 10. I do a smell test daily.

 

[rebelcowboysnb]

I don't until lock down or they begin to smell.

 

[Buck Creek Chickens]

I don't till transfer, day 18, unless I smell or see something weird