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Candled Day 18...Clear space at point of all eggs...Anyone HELP!?!

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by tail_feather, Apr 10, 2009.

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  1. Apr 10, 2009 #1
    tail_feather

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    Been years since I have candled at day 18. Can't find any good pics of candled eggs on the net @ day 18. All of the eggs are dark in the middle, air cells look good. But they all have clear spaces at the pointed end of the eggs. As I turn the eggs, I can see veining drooping down into the "clear area". I know that at this point the chick still has a certain amt of of yolk to absorb. But, can anyone help me and relieve my mind? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance! Rand
     
  3. Apr 10, 2009 #2
    tail_feather

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    Oh yeah! Today at 8 P.M.is day 18. Thank you!
     
  5. Apr 10, 2009 #3
    spook

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    Wow, scarey. At this point you have got to let nature take control. If there is an air space, then perhaps they will be able to hatch fine!
    I'm sure a more experienced hatcher has some better knowledge to share! Good luck!
     
  7. Apr 10, 2009 #4
    I'vegotchickenfever

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    Don't know but I've got some in the bator so I'll follow your post - I wanna know too!

    BUMP ya up!
     
  9. Apr 10, 2009 #5
    tail_feather

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    Thanks Spook! I just thought by now the total bottom side of the egg would be dark. [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  11. Apr 10, 2009 #6
    HobokenChickenEmergency

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    My leghorn egg is EXACTLY the same. Or at least he was before I put him in the hatcher yesterday. Haven't checked him since, but I'd be curious to know if that's normal too.

    Anyone?
     
  13. Apr 10, 2009 #7
    tail_feather

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    HCE, glad to know I am not alone. It is very nerve racking to have come this far and feel like you did everything right, and then question evrything right at the end!! [​IMG]
     
  15. Apr 10, 2009 #8
    HobokenChickenEmergency

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    Seriously, I have to laugh at myself for being so darn attached to my eggs. This poor guy was the only fertile one out of 6 lh eggs. I REALLY want him to hatch--especially if he turns out to be a she. [​IMG] I have him in with quail eggs, so at least he won't be lonely.
     
  17. Apr 10, 2009 #9
    tail_feather

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    HCE...I totally get it! I am trying VERY hard to think positive. All of the experts must be out to dinner... [​IMG]
     
  19. Apr 10, 2009 #10
    HobokenChickenEmergency

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