1. Sep 21, 2009 #1
   

   kiwi-chookn Out Of The Brooder

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   Hi guys.Im just wanting to candle my eggs at 10days and need to know how long I can have them away from the hen before they need to be back.I tired yesterday but she wasnt too happy letting me have all 15,so i could only get 7,one of which had a dent/crack,so I opened it and saw a small embryo.
   Any help is much appreciated.

    
3. Sep 21, 2009 #2
   

   Matt A NC Overrun With Chickens

   

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   When a setting hen gets off to eat and drink, she can be off for up to an hour. So, just take your time and be careful and to drop any. I made that mistake once.
   
   Matt

    
5. Sep 21, 2009 #3
   

   ThePamperedPullet Chillin' With My Peeps

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   Agreed, If you can catch her off the nest it is easiest. But up to an hour is no problem.

    

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