Dead or alive?

[nadiabeginnerchickens]

Hii is my egg dead or alive? I’m a beginner and I’m really not sure wether it is..and what day it’s on . I’ve counted and it’s on day 4 but it looks similar to day 3 or 5..

 

[nuthatched]

It's likely too early to tell, incubation starts 24 hours after you put it in an incubator or let a hen sit on it. So the first day is the second day.

 

[nadiabeginnerchickens]

It's likely too early to tell, incubation starts 24 hours after you put it in an incubator or let a hen sit on it. So the first day is the second day.

I also wanted to add that when I move it there’s something that moves with it.. I’m not exactly sure it kinda looks like veins but also chicken legs so I’m so confused! Around the end you can see it

 

[Ridgerunner]

At that age you are looking primarily for veins, veins are by far the easiest thing to see. I don't know what you are seeing that you think might be legs but it is still a long way before those start developing.

I don't see anything but it is too early to make any decisions about that egg. To me it looks very porous which is not great but patience is often your friend in these things. Many chicks have died because people make decisions too early.

 

[nuthatched]

It's far too early to see legs if it's fertile,just give it a few days .

 

[nadiabeginnerchickens]

At that age you are looking primarily for veins, veins are by far the easiest thing to see. I don't know what you are seeing that you think might be legs but it is still a long way before those start developing.

I don't see anything but it is too early to make any decisions about that egg. To me it looks very porous which is not great but patience is often your friend in these things. Many chicks have died because people make decisions too early.

okay thank you!! this definitely helps