I'm a candleing newbie but...

[QuackerJackFarms]

I just candled my duck eggs at the end of Day 3. (Yes, I know I'm early... but I couldn't wait.)

All I see is really what looks like the yolk and an air sack. Should I not see veins yet?

 

[babigyrl22]

I'd give it a couple more days. Just to be sure.

 

[pete55]

I'd try to be patient until day 6, I can sometimes see the embryo at 5 days but its not always certain. Hope you get a good result

 

[QuackerJackFarms]

Thanks for the answers guys! I know... I know... Patience. I'm just a little too excited right now.

I've never candled before. I've always just waited. So I didn't know really what was normal. It literally looks like the yolk stuck to the side of the egg. I must learn Patience!!!

 

[CluckCluck18]

I'm new to hatching and candling, too. It's so hard to be patient, I know. It takes practice to get the hang of it and I would air on the side of caution, especially when it's so early. I learned from the experts on this site that if it doesn't stink or leak, leave it alone.

 

[pete55]

Hi

Here's a link to candling pictures on our website, hope it helps you

http://oakgarthgeese.com/Breeding.html

Pete

 

[QuackerJackFarms]

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Thank you so much! My eggs look like your at day 3. Woo Hoo!

 

[QuackerJackFarms]

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Then so far we're good! No stinkin' and no leakin'.