Candling eggs day 16, AMAZING!!!

[Newby777]

I am new at incubating. My kids and I just candles our 21 eggs we’ve received From neighbor friends. It is day 16 for us. I had ZERO expectations for live chicks because I figure there is a learning curve. But we candled them tonight and at least 7 have both vascular and chicks MOVE!!! I am totally amazed!!!! A-maxing!!!!
5 had a clear “bubble” at the top? Some are completely clear. At this point should I remove the clear one’s? Do they pose a risk to the others being in the incubator together?
There are a few I can’t 100% tell if they are viable or not.
Thanks for any help in advance!!!

 

[Newby777]

I am new at incubating. My kids and I just candles our 21 eggs we’ve received From neighbor friends. It is day 16 for us. I had ZERO expectations for live chicks because I figure there is a learning curve. But we candled them tonight and at least 7 have both vascular and chicks MOVE!!! I am totally amazed!!!! A-maxing!!!!
5 had a clear “bubble” at the top? Some are completely clear. At this point should I remove the clear one’s? Do they pose a risk to the others being in the incubator together?
There are a few I can’t 100% tell if they are viable or not.
Thanks for any help in advance!!!

I should say, those with a bubble at the top are clearly live and I can see the chick and movement! So COOL!!

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

Yes at day 16 removing the clears would be a safe bet.

 

[Newby777]

Yes at day 16 removing the clears would be a safe bet.

Ok perfect thanks!!

 

[nuthatched]

The bubble is the air sack, the chick pecks into it before it hatches, it's its first breath of air

 

[Newby777]

The bubble is the air sack, the chick pecks into it before it hatches, it's its first breath of air

Seriously amazing! Thanks for your help!! Do you know what “lockdown” is during incubation?

 

[nuthatched]

Seriously amazing! Thanks for your help!! Do you know what “lockdown” is during incubation?

Lock down is day 18 with chicken eggs, you stop turning them on that day, sometimes slightly tiping the fat end up, so the chick can get into position to hatch.
Here's an article with tons of good info.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-beginners-guide-to-incubation.73350/

 

[Newby777]

Ok great, thank you!! I’ll check it out!

 

[MGG]

I am new at incubating. My kids and I just candles our 21 eggs we’ve received From neighbor friends. It is day 16 for us. I had ZERO expectations for live chicks because I figure there is a learning curve. But we candled them tonight and at least 7 have both vascular and chicks MOVE!!! I am totally amazed!!!! A-maxing!!!!
5 had a clear “bubble” at the top? Some are completely clear. At this point should I remove the clear one’s? Do they pose a risk to the others being in the incubator together?
There are a few I can’t 100% tell if they are viable or not.
Thanks for any help in advance!!!

Isn't incubating addicting? Lol!
I agree with the others, the bubble is the air cell. If the egg doesn't have it I would be concerned. It plays a very important role in the hatching process. And yep, any clears can be removed. If any are questionable, post a candling pic of it and we'll let you know.

 

[Newby777]

Isn't incubating addicting? Lol!
I agree with the others, the bubble is the air cell. If the egg doesn't have it I would be concerned. It plays a very important role in the hatching process. And yep, any clears can be removed. If any are questionable, post a candling pic of it and we'll let you know.

Yes!!! It is!! Ok I will check later today and post a photo of any in question!! Thank you!