I am a bad candler??????

[porteryork]

So I am candling my 47 eggs today which should be day 7. Some are just clear so those are not fertile? Some I see a black spot on, that is the eye? I am trying but I just don't see any veining..........I am just hopeless? Surely between these 47 I can get one chick? My temps and humidity are steady at the recommended ranges.

 

[canada-goose]

Wait another three days and try again. As I recall, day seven is a bit early to tell.

 

[Illia]

I usually don't see any veins until day 10 or so - But the black spot is indeed the eye.

 

[Happy Chooks]

I agree to wait until about Day 10. And you need a really bright light.

 

[Tala]

On white eggs with a LED light I've seen veining at day 3, but on any other color of eggs I couldn't see much of anything until day 12.
Most "eggsperts" say don't candle till day 10. Well at least don't throw any out until you candle at day 10.

 

[porteryork]

Okay, thanks ya'll. I am feeling better and shall last until day 14. I want to see veining!

 

[debilorrah]

This thread is the BEST!!!!!! Page One is my new mantra!!!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=261876

 

[Kittymomma]

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I have that one on my favorites. You're right, The Best for sure!

 

[debilorrah]

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I have that one on my favorites. You're right, The Best for sure!

Honestly? For this forum that thread needs to be BIGGER AND BOLDER! It would answer so many posts!

 

[Happy Chooks]

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By day 14 you can see movement. (you have to sit really still and let your eyes adjust and after about 30 seconds you can see them move)