Eggs sinking while water candling?

[molly1chickens]

My eggs are to dark to candle properly so I water candled them, however they all sunk. What does this mean?

 

[sourland]

If they are in the early stages of incubation that would be completely normal.

 

[molly1chickens]

Thanks, it is day 7

 

[FridayYet]

Water candling is usually only done toward the end of incubation to see if an egg has quit or not. (Looking for movement in the water.) I don't think water candling will tell you anything on day 7.

You probably need a darker room and much brighter flashlight.

 

[molly1chickens]

Ok thank you, thats a relief! I will do that.