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Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Gizzard, Mar 14, 2009.

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  1. Mar 14, 2009 #1
    Gizzard

    Gizzard New Egg

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    How much candling is too much? I've read to handle the eggs as little as possible, but it's so fascinating to see the development every day or two. I also want too catch any bad eggs before they stink up the place. Is there an ideal stage of development to check for problems?
     
  3. Mar 14, 2009 #2
    BawGock

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    I check on day 7 and cull any infertile or blood ring eggs.
    Then again on day 18 when I take them out of the turner.
    At day 18 there is generally no doubt that there is a chick in there or not.
    Carolyn

    I almost forgot!
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    Last edited: Mar 14, 2009
  5. Mar 14, 2009 #3
    Gizzard

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    Thanks. Sounds reasonable.
     

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