Can you tell if they are fertile?

[Raz'sRoost]

Is there anyway to tell if a egg is fertile? I gather each day...is that too soon to tell or do you have to wait awhile?

 

[chickenlittle32]

Yes there is a way...this link will help you out!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=16008&p=1

 

[gumpsgirl]

Here's a link to a great thread showing and telling how to tell if your eggs are fertile.

 

[Raz'sRoost]

OMG! I have been trying to candle them,

. This will be much easier Thank you both very much.

P.s. Mary: Love ur signature!

 

[jenjscott]

Candling is for checking an egg that you are incubating. After you have broken a few and are satisfied that you have at least some fertilized eggs, you put them in an incubator, then you candle them to check for embryo/vein development. Depending on the egg, you might be able to see at 3 days. I usually wait till at least 7 days.

 

[chickenlittle32]

Raz...thanks!!! Like Jen said, candling is for eggs that have been incubating. White eggs usually take 7 days to incubate for a newbie to actually see anything...Candling a brown egg will take about 10 days and you will definitely need a bright enough like to see.