I can’t tell if they’re growing?

[ChickGirl007]

This is my first time hatching my own eggs. My hen is doing the hard work and she’s been sitting for 2 days now. I’m getting worried because I don’t know if they’re growing bigger. Here is a photo from day 1 and 2. I’m confused so can anyone please help me!!!

 

[ChickGirl007]

 

[Offshoreorca]

You shouldn't handle them much for the first week (it can cause early death in the eggs through introduction of bacteria or damage of the fetus or other components of the egg), so I would wait until Day 7 to candle. It can also be very hard to tell if much is going on the first few days as the changes will be incredibly small.

 

[MGG]

You shouldn't handle them much for the first week (it can cause early death in the eggs through introduction of bacteria or damage of the fetus or other components of the egg), so I would wait until Day 7 to candle. It can also be very hard to tell if much is going on the first few days as the changes will be incredibly small.

You won't be able to see anything until day 7. If you bother the hen too much she might abandon the eggs. Just leave her be, and you can check on day 7. Make sure you wash your hands before handling the eggs so you don't introduce bacteria into them.

 

[ampouet]

You can’t really see anything before day 4.
On day 4, I was able to see veins forming. But obviously it’s much better and developed on day 7.