How to Tell a Fertile vs INfertile Egg (Pictures)

[seminolewind]

Cyn, thanks for this article and pics. I didn't think my eggs were fertile, but now I think they might be like pic #2. So, I will not decide yet.

 

[ilovechickens]

I have Buff Cochins, Americana, Buff Polished, (they were sent by mistake) and Banty Cochins. I have a broody Buff Cochin, I moved her to her brooding pen, and when I picked her up there were no eggs that I saw, I feel bad for her just sitting there, I tried to check her this am to see if there were eggs. but Maddie bit me, I checked some eggs in the fridge from my Americana, and according to the picture they seem to be fertile, you guessed it I am having eggs for breakfast. Can I put them by her this morning and will she accept them, or do I put them under her, I don't know what to do. She has only been sitting going on her third day.

 

[akd23237]

Ok, so is there a way to tell without having to crack the egg open?

 

[speckledhen]

No way in the world to tell if an egg is fertile unless you can see the yolk OR incubate a few days and candle.

 

[neblotti]

Hi all I am new to chickens and this forum. I found a website about candeling eggs and it shows how to tell fertile without cracking them. Here is the link. All you "chicken pros" let me know what ya think.

http://shilala.homestead.com/candling.html

I also want to thank you guys for having this forum I have already learned alot

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OH OH I hope putting this link isnt against the rules if it is please let me know just trying to help thanks

 

[akd23237]

Hey, that's a great link. Says after only 3 days you can already see something.

 

[neblotti]

ya being a newbie i found it useful and my girls love to go in the shower and shine the flashlight to see if anything is happening lol.
I also found it useful because if theres a bad egg a newbie like me wouldnt know it.
i love my chicks so much and i got 15 more adults. they are so much fun to watch. my uncle incubated me some bantams also hopefully they will grow enough before winter. But my hubby set up a pretty nice coop for them so hopefully none will get cold.

 

[ccrecelius]

I am totally new to chickens! Is there anyway to tell if an egg is fertile without breaking it open? (I just read the tread on candling!)

 

[speckledhen]

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nope

 

[mrbeansmom]

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Am I hearing you you right? Are you saying you WANT the eggs you eat to be fertile? If you don't mind my asking, why? Is there a benefit to that? I've been trying to avoid fertile eggs and was just curious as to what benefit there is to eating them?