Candling On Day 5!

[Zen Wildlife Rescuer]

That's what I do.

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Great so I’ll let you know what happens! Thank you all soo much for your help.

 

[Zen Wildlife Rescuer]

Okay I need help! So I candled my eggs and one of them is seeming to develop as it now has a bigger air sac (there was no air sac in any of the, before) and a darkening centre on the yolk. But only one of them has this and the others have nothing. But! There is a slight smell coming from the incubator and some ants are trying to get in. I’m convinced one of them has gone bad. But how do I tell which one if one seems to be developing?? Please help

 

[ChickenCanoe]

You'll have to pull one out at a time and give it a discerning sniff test.
A growing air cell only signifies weight loss through transpiration of moisture. That will happen whether developing or not.
A darkening center is encouraging.

Unless that is the one that smells.

 

[Zen Wildlife Rescuer]

You'll have to pull one out at a time and give it a discerning sniff test.
A growing air cell only signifies weight loss through transpiration of moisture. That will happen whether developing or not.
A darkening center is encouraging.

Unless that is the one that smells.

I candled them all to make sure there was no sign of being rotten on the inside. It’s day 7 today and none of them have any development still I was hoping the air cell meant something good. Oh well. I still wont pull them till day 10. But if there’s no growth by this coming Tuesday, then I’m gonna chuck em or open the up.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I'd open them up after day 10.
I just don't think there is a reason to be impatient unless there is a bad smell.

Air cell will grow with age whether incubated, at room temp or refrigerated.