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Eggs- Fertile or not fertile?

Discussion in 'Chicken Hatching Eggs' started by Chip3214, Mar 26, 2018.

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  1. Mar 26, 2018 Post #1 of 19
    Chip3214

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    I have Easter Eggers and Americanas, and they lay multicolored eggs. How do I know if the eggs are fertilized or not? I need advice.
     
  2. Mar 26, 2018 Post #2 of 19
    Wolfefarmyard

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    When you crack the eggs, look for a small white spot (bullseye) on the yolk.
     
  3. Mar 26, 2018 Post #3 of 19
    Chip3214

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    I have an Americana rooster. If I do crack the eggs won't that kill the chick inside?
     
  4. Mar 26, 2018 Post #4 of 19
    Wolfefarmyard

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    Are you incubating the eggs or have a broody?
     
  5. Mar 26, 2018 Post #5 of 19
    Chip3214

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    Broody
     
  6. Mar 26, 2018 Post #6 of 19
    Chip3214

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    But we don't know if the eggs are fertile or not. If we do have fertile eggs, then we would broody.
     
  7. Mar 26, 2018 Post #7 of 19
    Wolfefarmyard

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    Okay, then on day 5 candle them. If they are properly developing, you should see veins
     
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  8. Mar 26, 2018 Post #8 of 19
    Chip3214

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    Ok, thank you
     
  9. Mar 26, 2018 Post #9 of 19
    Wolfefarmyard

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    Wait, so do you currently have a broody hen sitting on eggs?
     
  10. Mar 26, 2018 Post #10 of 19
    Chip3214

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    Yes
     
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