1. Jul 19, 2016 #1
   

   molly1chickens Out Of The Brooder

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

    
3. Jul 19, 2016 #2
   

   sourland Broody Magician Premium Member

   

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

    
5. Jul 19, 2016 #3
   

   molly1chickens Out Of The Brooder

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   Thanks, it is day 7

    
7. Jul 19, 2016 #4
   

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   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.

    

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9. Jul 20, 2016 #5
   

   molly1chickens Out Of The Brooder

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

    

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