I have a lot of questions about incubating duck eggs

[PoultryLover1012]

Don't worry, I was already influenced!

 

[citymeetscountry]

Me too! I just didn't want to be a bad influence to PoultryLover1012!!!

I of course said it was “for the science” erm “for the kids.” Ha! I homeschool our children but how many days do you think they were actually present when I candled

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Candling is most often recommended at 7 days. Among other things, excessive candling can lead to accidents.
Once a day is definitely excessive. You won't see anything different. In nature, eggs don't get handled and have a bright light invading the egg - especially daily. They sit in a nest with friends covered by a warm body most of the time.

I wanted to mention another thing about humidity. If you want to verify your humidity is accurate, weigh eggs with a good gram scale.

 

[PoultryLover1012]

Candling is most often recommended at 7 days. Among other things, excessive candling can lead to accidents.
Once a day is definitely excessive. You won't see anything different. In nature, eggs don't get handled and have a bright light invading the egg - especially daily. They sit in a nest with friends covered by a warm body most of the time.

I wanted to mention another thing about humidity. If you want to verify your humidity is accurate, weigh eggs with a good gram scale.

Thank you, I will try my best not to candle every day. What should I see when I weigh the eggs? How much weight should they be losing?