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Bubbles?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Carole AM, May 2, 2008.

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  1. May 2, 2008 #1
    Carole AM

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    I candled some shipped eggs and it looks like "bubbles" in there. Does this mean the air sac was disturbed? Is there any hope?
     
  2. May 2, 2008 #2
    silkiechicken

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    Hmm... bubbles doesn't sound too good... keep a close eye on them...
     
  3. May 2, 2008 #3
    SundownWaterfowl

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    Sounds like the air sac popped. If that happened the eggs wont hatch.
     

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