Lockdown Today, do I candle or not?

[Spartan22]

Today is day 18 for our 2018 hatch, do we need to candle after removing the turning trays or just let it go since we’re almost at hatching day. Will I risk the humidity level down?

 

[birdmanmax]

I would just let them sit. But it’s up to you, there’s nothing to risk occasional humidity drops are only natural as a hen will get off the nest quite frequently. The only reason to candle at this point is to make sure they don’t explode on you.

 

[Chasingcars]

Day 18 for me too...I did candle and removed 5 eggs that were infertile ...30 eggs went into lockdown today

 

[Redhead Rae]

I candle when I move into lockdown (I have a separate lockdown incubator) but you'll need to handle them to remove the turner anyway, so why not?

 

[oregonkat]

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Today is day 18 for our 2018 hatch, do we need to candle after removing the turning trays or just let it go since we’re almost at hatching day. Will I risk the humidity level down?

If you have candled them before (day 14 or so) and are sure that all are progressing as they should, then you probably dont need to do it again. I like to candle right before lockdown just to be absolutely sure that everyone is coming along, but it is not necessary. IMHO

 

[Spartan22]

So excited!!! My 2 Black Copper Marans just hatched after peeping for couple of hours, must be day 20 not day 19 today.

 

[Spartan22]

Day 18 for me too...I did candle and removed 5 eggs that were infertile ...30 eggs went into lockdown today

How’s it going my 2 FBCMs just pipped and hatched so fast. More to go!!!

 

[lilmillefleur]

Congrats on the cute chickies!!

 

[oregonkat]

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So excited!!! My 2 Black Copper Marans just hatched after peeping for couple of hours, must be day 20 not day 19 today.

Congrats!! Some of my absolute favorite chickens.

 

[Spartan22]

Congrats!! Some of my absolute favorite chickens.

Your so right, mine were so friendly and lay darks eggs.