Muscovy eggs... How many days until you should see veins?

[Humanbean68]

I got 5 fertile (hopefully) eggs from a farm nearby to stick under my broody Muscovy hen. She has been sitting on them like a champ for the last 6 days, but when I candled them this morning I didn't see any sign of dark spots or any veins. Is it too early? It's hard to believe that none of the five would develop....

 

[Miss Lydia]

Usually by day 6-7 I can see life really well. Did you candle all of them?

 

[Humanbean68]

Yes, all five of them. Granted, it was hurriedly and while crouching over the nest, not in a dark room or anyting. Maybe I will sneak one out after dark and see if I can get a better view.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Let us know what you see.

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

Welcome to BYC I hope your eggs are fertile!