Help! first time hatching!

[Amykins]

^ X2! Just place a bowl of food and water within neck's reach. She may not eat much though, broodies often won't. Don't panic, she'll have plenty of time to catch up when the babies arrive!

 

[klemele]

No, I haven't given her ANY bread and I haven't disturbed her for days and their water and food is close to neck length and when I candle the eggs tonight how do you recommend I do it?

 

[casportpony]

No, I haven't given her ANY bread and I haven't disturbed her for days and their water and food is close to neck length and when I candle the eggs tonight how do you recommend I do it?

You could just *not* candle them and wait.

I mess with mine all the time, but I have two incubators and many other broody hens that I can put them in or under if a hen decides to leave.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

@klemele , why do you want to candle them?

-Kathy

 

[klemele]

It is the Day 8 and I want to see if they developing yet... So I know that there is improvement

 

[klemele]

Could you send me pictures of what to expect?

 

[Amykins]

At day 8 you should see a clearly visible network of veins, and a dark spot about the size of a pea right in the middle.

 

[klemele]

Ok, got it!!! And should I take pictures? To see the progress? I hope that they are developing!

 

[klemele]

All of the eggs are fertile!!! The veins look awesome, and they got right back on the nest as soon as I closed the inclosure! I can't wait!! They are suck good partners to make sure they are warm and ok!! Is it common for like 1/4 to 1/2 that is kinda shaded? But all have a little body starting with veins all around it!

 

[casportpony]

There is a good picture here:
http://wildliferehabber.com/candling-eggs

-Kathy