candle the egg

[mitchnikki70]

Not sure how to do this and can I hurt the eggs. Can someone explain the best way to do this. Thanks for your time.

 

[WooingWyandotte]

Welcome to BYC!

And candling is easy. I use a high powered flashlight, and take the egg into a dark room (I go in my bathroom b/c it has no windows, and if I shut the door its completely black), place the flashlight directly against the egg and you should get a pretty good outline and/or visible details!

 

[mitchnikki70]

Thank you very much. At what day is it best to do this she has been sitting for about 4 or 5 days.

 

[WooingWyandotte]

Thank you very much. At what day is it best to do this she has been sitting for about 4 or 5 days.

For me the best visible day with lots of veins is day 7, but visible up to 12 or 14 days.

 

[mitchnikki70]

Thanks, I am new at this chicken thing. The kids wanted them so now I got stuck taking care of them and now I am loving it. Just trying for my first set of chicks so this will be my second home

 

[WooingWyandotte]

Thanks, I am new at this chicken thing. The kids wanted them so now I got stuck taking care of them and now I am loving it. Just trying for my first set of chicks so this will be my second home

Awesome!

Chickens are a great hobby (and they lay eggs, which is a great perk). I hope this hatching goes well for you!

 

[mitchnikki70]

Thanks I am up to 8 eggs aday. Think I will put about 12 under her and keep bringing the rest in for breakfast. Lol they are some good eggs

 

[WooingWyandotte]

Keep in mind that the other eggs will be behind in incubation and she probably won't sit for much longer after the first set is hatched. A common problem with my hens. :/

 

[mitchnikki70]

I plan on putting them with her in morning andhopefully she will stay but if not at least I might get 8 chicks from her

 

[WooingWyandotte]

Yup! Good luck!