Leaving Questionable Eggs in Incubator

[emalin]

I'm a complete newbie to incubation and cannot seem to candle to save my life--either that or none of the eggs are developing. Is it OK to just leave them all in there for the full incubation period and see what happens? I've seen warnings about rotten egg explosions. . . Not sure what to do. Thanks.

 

[lazy gardener]

Yes. You can do that. But first: When you candle, are you doing it in a very dark room? No windows, no LED displays, wearing your glasses, giving your eyes time to adjust? Fresh batteries in your strongest flashlight? Shining the light down through the air cell? If that doesn't work, you can get creative with a tin can, or other similar item placed over a regular light bulb. (I use a 7W CFL) Even then, some of those blue, green and very dark eggs are just about impossible to see into. Keep your nose handy when ever you open the bator: the nose knows! also, look for any eggs that may be weeping through the pores.