Incabating eggs for hatching out the refridgerator......

[aclaytor]

I've read lots of stuff on this, I have to try this because "Dogs" got in my coop and joy killed every chicken and guinea I had . I raised Dominque's and they got all 28 of them. It was very sad to walk out and see this. I had 16 eggs in the refridgerator and 2 out of the nest to try to incabate. I hope to get a few out of this experment. If not back to the zero and start all over....I will keep everyone updated. I tried to candle theming after 7 days but being brown eggs I could'nt tell...so keep fingers crossed for me ....A Claytor Chatham Virginia

 

[Billyj]

Sorry for your loss. Same thing happened to me. Good luck and hope it all works out for you.

 

[dsqard]

and so sorry this had to be your first post

Many people have done this and had chicks hatch. Lots of good hatching vibes your way!

 

[aclaytor]

thxs for the well wishes...I will keep all updated on eggs

 

[deerman]

I have hatch eggs that have been in refridgerator. Lot of time its better than those not.

 

[HEChicken]

and sorry for your loss. I lost a couple to the neighbor's dogs late last year and it is a horrible feeling.

On the candling, have you looked at the sticky on candling eggs? (I think it is the first one in the incubating eggs section). It is a great set of photos, showing what they should look like at each day of incubation. I just went into lockdown on my first hatch ever so I am far from an expert on incubating. The first time I candled, I saw a dark blob but wasn't sure if it was the yolk or a fetus. However when I compared to those photos, I realized what I was seeing was a fetus - and then it moved! You should be able to see into brown eggs unless they are really dark like a Marans egg (although some say with a bright enough light you can even candle Marans eggs). If you are not seeing anything, you might try a brighter light. I invested in a little Maglight from Walmart that I'm really happy with.

 

[aclaytor]

I agree with you....I thank GOD everyday I wake up...