First time hatchers hatch A-long!

[spryng]

I’m afraid I don’t know how to identify one I mentioned it because it sounded like the description I read on what that looks like.

Yeah so hard to tell, when mine are on their sides I can clearly see the air cell, very white. You may need to create a new post for those more experienced to look at those pics.

 

[Weeg]

Yeah so hard to tell, when mine are on their sides I can clearly see the air cell, very white. You may need to create a new post for those more experienced to look at those pics.

Ya, not a bad idea. I do have another thread for my questions so I posted it there to. My pics aren't that great thought haha! The photographer wasn't very excited to take the pictures anyway, so that doesn't help! Lol!

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

@Weeg, those are damaged air cells. I linked to a thread with helpful info in my response to your other post. While eggs like that can - theoretically at least - hatch, special techniques and TLC are pretty much required. Best of luck!!

 

[Weeg]

@Weeg, those are damaged air cells. I linked to a thread with helpful info in my response to your other post. While eggs like that can - theoretically at least - hatch, special techniques and TLC are pretty much required. Best of luck!!

Thank you! I just read through the link you posted on the other thread. I have an auto turner that has the eggs sit up right. How should I position them in that turner? There is a little space to move them, but I can't make to may adjustments. Should I put an egg carton on top of the turner? Would that still work?
I'm imagining I will have to help them hatch as well, I'm going to do research on that as well. Any ideas on position? Darn these guys are doing so good!

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Oh no, I really hope thats not it! The eggs are doing so good, if that is the issue, what can I do about it?
All the eggs were in good condition when they arrived, no cracks or broken eggs. Tell me what you think of the pics. I'm gonna tag @MGG @shawluvsbirds and @FoodFreedomNow and see what they think.

I also think you have ruptured air cells. I don't even see an air cell in those photos.. it should look something more like this.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Yeah so hard to tell, when mine are on their sides I can clearly see the air cell, very white. You may need to create a new post for those more experienced to look at those pics

Ya, not a bad idea. I do have another thread for my questions so I posted it there to. My pics aren't that great thought haha! The photographer wasn't very excited to take the pictures anyway, so that doesn't help! Lol!

Actually it gets kind of frustrating for people trying to help when there are multiple threads about the same thing by the same person.
Instead of starting another thread when you need additional help,
maybe just go to another incubating/hatching thread and post a link to your thread and ask if anyone would mind coming and taking a look.

 

[abottrell]

How fun! I would totally do that too! And I just may get into rare breeds to sell, incubating is sure addicting so I'm trying to figure out how to make it more than just a hobby lol

I agree! Super addictive, and I just have to convince the hubs that it’s a fantastic idea.

 

[Weeg]

I also think you have ruptured air cells. I don't even see an air cell in those photos.. it should look something more like this.

I know, its really hard to get it to shine like that. I also have a purchased candler, so the air cell should be super bright I fee like. If I just the camera to the right spot it shines white, but not close to as clear as that video. Is there anything special I need to do? Position them correctly, (already assuming I should be prepared to assist the hatch) or can they get to hatching mostly on there own? Thank you for your insight!

 

[Halzz]

Hey theree first time hatcher and a newbie heree
im rly stressed out ive got quail eggs in but theyre on 18th day and no sign of any pipping....wish me luckk

 

[shawluvsbirds]

I know, its really hard to get it to shine like that. I also have a purchased candler, so the air cell should be super bright I fee like. If I just the camera to the right spot it shines white, but not close to as clear as that video. Is there anything special I need to do? Position them correctly, (already assuming I should be prepared to assist the hatch) or can they get to hatching mostly on there own? Thank you for your insight!

I really don't know anything about scrambled air cells.
As far as candling goes you just need a small bright light.. something like that little pen light I'm using in that video works great for me. I actually bought a candler but I don't like it, the light it is too yellow. I like a clear bright light.
For picture taking you want to try and eliminate any light escaping around the flashlight, you want it shining directly into the egg.