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

[tail_feather]

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

 

[tail_feather]

Oh yeah! Today at 8 P.M.is day 18. Thank you!

 

[spook]

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!

 

[I'vegotchickenfever]

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

BUMP ya up!

 

[tail_feather]

Thanks Spook! I just thought by now the total bottom side of the egg would be dark.

 

[HobokenChickenEmergency]

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?

 

[tail_feather]

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!!

 

[HobokenChickenEmergency]

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.

I have him in with quail eggs, so at least he won't be lonely.

 

[tail_feather]

HCE...I totally get it! I am trying VERY hard to think positive. All of the experts must be out to dinner...

 

[HobokenChickenEmergency]

Yay! We're normal!

I just found this link: http://www.minkhollow.ca/HatchingProgram/Candling/Week2-3/Day18.html

Not sure if they're chicken eggs, but duck eggs can't be too different other than taking longer to hatch.