Candeling

[duckboatprincess]

Okay... so I set my eggs the day before yesterday. I was just wondering how long until I can candle and can actually see something. Any advice? Thanks!

 

[Katy]

Depends on the egg color, but at 10 days there shouldn't be any doubt about what you're seeing when you candle.

 

[duckboatprincess]

Man... I still have to wait a while yet then.

hmm... they're greenish... They are EEs

 

[beckychick]

oh darn, I set some on Friday and was hoping I could tell earlier than the 7 days.

 

[duckboatprincess]

I set mine Friday too...

 

[beckychick]

Oh, I guess we will be hatch buddies then. We got awhile to go. Good luck to you. I am jealous of the others on here in lockdown right now.

 

[Katy]

I'm not saying you can't see something before ten days, but if you're just learning how to candle, by day 10 (unless it's a Marans or welsummer egg) you'll be able to see the veins much better. I've been doing this a long time and even I try and wait until day 10 to candle.