Just making sure...

[Creteloc]

This is my first ever incubation and today the eggs are 7 days old. I candled them for the first time with newbie eyes. I have one I wanted to get a second opinion on because I don't want to doom a baby chick.

I see the embryo. I guess that's why I'm afraid to throw out the egg. However, is that a blood ring or is it just veins?

 

[BlueBaby]

It look's to be a blood-ring to me, and it is also looking pretty pourus.

 

[ChickNanny13]

2x, at 7 days you should be seeing veins, you could give it a few more days. Have you read Hatching 101? Very informative.

 

[RodNTN]

So sorry, but it looks like a blood ring If it were fertile, the embryo would be developing in the center.

 

[TheBeardie]

I'd say blood ring. Check back on day 10 if you are really worried, but make sure it's not cracked or have any strange smells coming from it.

You can check this out for a day by day play.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ng-pics-progression-though-incubation.261876/

 

[sourland]

Most likely a blood ring, but I would give it 3 more days to make sure. Just keep an eye on it in case it starts oozing.

 

[Creteloc]

2x, at 7 days you should be seeing veins, you could give it a few more days. Have you read Hatching 101? Very informative.

I did read that. I'm one that researches things to death. It's all just different in pictures, ya know?

 

[ChickNanny13]

I've been accused of "over thinking" It's great that you research before ... I do the same Best wishes with your hatch

 

[aart]

Keep candling.... on days 7, 10, 14, 18.
It's a real learning curve. By day 18 you'll be pretty sure what's what.
Best to candle thru air cell and in the the darkest room possible and reducing that stray light.

Best of Luck.....so exciting!!

 

[Creteloc]

I'm getting nervous. 11 of the chicks out of 14 eggs are alive as of the last candling. Tomorrow I turn them once and they go into 'lockdown'. Sunday I should have some babies. I'm glad it's on a day when we're home. With my luck, they'll all come Monday while I'm at work.