Help! Are these fertile?

[Lucy_Dobinson]

Hi all! First time hatching some Orpington chicks here, I am only on day 5.5 but don’t see any veining? Maybe slightly.. the eggs are light brown. Also it’s like a large mass, but could just be the yolk? Thanks!

 

[Punkybrewster]

Leave them in for a few more days and you will be able to tell.
I see something but the pics are hard to see. By day 10 you will know for sure.

 

[The Happster]

Definitely leave them longer.
I'm very much thinking they're infertile, but wouldn't chuck any at this stage.

 

[MGG]

Hi all! First time hatching some Orpington chicks here, I am only on day 5.5 but don’t see any veining? Maybe slightly.. the eggs are light brown. Also it’s like a large mass, but could just be the yolk? Thanks!

How dark are the eggs? In my experience, you can only tell if there's life in white eggs by day 5. Brown eggs are much harder. Candle again on day 7, but don't toss any until day 14 or so, just to be safe.

 

[Lucy_Dobinson]

they are all light brown/beige Orpington eggs, so not dark brown but not white. I will candle them again at day 7-8 and see thanks for the info!

 

[Lucy_Dobinson]

This looks strange! I can see veins though

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I'm never in a hurry to condemn eggs. It ain't over till it's over.
I don't remove eggs unless they leak or stink.

 

[Lucy_Dobinson]

This looks hopeful!

 

[Lucy_Dobinson]

Three are like the image above, one is clear.. and two maybe blood rings

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Patience is a virtue.

And I want it now!!