Incubation question...

[kwack]

Today - Day 5 - I noticed a couple of eggs with cracks in them. I candled them and there is obvious veining. Should I let them set or is it hopeless? Will they leak and mess with the incubation of the other eggs?

Bummed in PA

 

[freshegg]

Most people take cracked eggs out

 

[xfilesnumber1fan]

How big are the cracks? If really small I would give them a chance!

 

[citalk2much]

I have seen where some people put wax on them and just last night read someone used stoch tape

 

[kwack]

Thanks for the info. We're keeping an eye on them for now. When the ducklings grow and become more active, won't the cracks will progress?

Thanks

 

[lowcountrypoultry]

I have hatched multiple chicken eggs with small cracks, if the cracks are small.. then they shouldnt get any larger.