Candled eggs are they babies or yolks?

[Silkiesaz]

Can you see veins or any movement?

I saw some movement in them. They are at the stage where they are too big to see anything except for a big black mass and the airsack. Oh and the hen started to get off her nest and wander around with the baby who hatched already. I removed the baby and have her in a brooder, was that the right thing to do?

 

[I Like Turkeys]

I saw some movement in them. They are at the stage where they are too big to see anything except for a big black mass and the airsack. Oh and the hen started to get off her nest and wander around with the baby who hatched already. I removed the baby and have her in a brooder, was that the right thing to do?

It depends on the hen how well they can raise chicks, she probably could’ve kept it and done fine, but if you want to make sure it survives and she doesn’t reject it at a later point or anything, it’s up to you.

 

[Silkiesaz]

It depends on the hen how well they can raise chicks, she probably could’ve kept it and done fine, but if you want to make sure it survives and she doesn’t reject it at a later point or anything, it’s up to you.

Ok thank you!

 

[Silkiesaz]

Argh!! Broody hen pooped on her eggs. Then she wasn't sitting on them. 2 weren't dirty. I put em back under her. Should I bother cleaning the other ones?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

You don't want to use water as it will remove the protective bloom and allow bacteria through the pores. I remove as much as possible without scrubbing.

 

[Silkiesaz]

You don't want to use water as it will remove the protective bloom and allow bacteria through the pores. I remove as much as possible without scrubbing.

Thanks! Okay, I will clean the eggs. I candles the 2 that stayed clean. They are both very much alive and moving around! I am not sure about the others though. I will keeping hoping.

 

[Silkiesaz]

I just had a chick photo shoot. Pumpkin, (that's what I named the chick!) Loves the camera!

 

[Nerdmom81]

I just had a chick photo shoot. Pumpkin, (that's what I named the chick!) Loves the camera!View attachment 3155265View attachment 3155266

Adorable! And I love the name you chose!

 

[Silkiesaz]

Just checked the coop! More babies!! Yellow one is Frankie and the brown one is Bubbles. Pumpkin is so happy to have siblings.

 

[Silkiesaz]

Just checked the coop! More babies!! Yellow one is Frankie and the brown one is Bubbles. Pumpkin is so happy to have siblings.View attachment 3156069