Just wondering....

[ladybug99]

... how the heck do you candle a welsummer egg... tried to do it tonight and the light did not even penetrate the shell... guess I just have to wait and see

 

[smchickfarm]

I hatched welsummer last year and yes, they are very hard to candle!!!

Sometimes I could see enough to see veining.

I guess you had a really, really strong flashlight it might work.

unfortunetly, it will be a guessing game for you!!

Good Luck

 

[MSLewis]

We use a mini mag light with the rubber anti-roll sleeve on the top that's been converted to LED. It's very bright, candles very well with that rubber cap slid off about a quarter of an inch, and can be had for under $20. Welsummer eggs candle OK. Marans, on the other hand, Oh my.

 

[enggass]

Ditto... I hatched Wellies and Marans last month. 220 Lumens LED. Wellies I could see some development and movement but veining was still hard to see. Marans I could only see air sac and dark area, or if the egg was clear.

 

[ladybug99]

I tried again and still saw nothing... ohhh darn it I hate waiting

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Are you in a very dark room. That does help to see in dark eggs.

 

[enggass]

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Also, give your eyes time to adjust....