is it acceptable to candle at day 7?

[fallenweeble]

i'm impatient!
is it okay to candle a few or should i be a good girl and wait?
thanks!

 

[pips&peeps]

I try to wait until day 10, then there should be alot of development by then.

Jean

 

[Flufnstuffs~FluffySilkies]

I am really good at candleing so I do mine at day 5

BUT I tell all my costomers to wait till dark on day 8 to candle
and toss all the ones they do NOT see veins in.

GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN! Melanie

 

[silkiechicken]

I usually candle at day 6 the first time around... but I've done lots of candling and hatching... so know what to look for. I recommend beginners to hold tight till at least day 10 to candle and wait till day 14 to discard eggs. A HIGH powered light is key to successful candling.

 

[fallenweeble]

i LOVE BYC - you guys rock.

and, is there a sticky, or link to how to make a home-made candler?
thanks!!!!!