Need some guidance.

[LynnaePB]

We saw some bobbing around. I've attach a photo of the masses I'm questioning.

I'm not seeing blood vessels but they can be hard to pick up in photos. If you see them they should be just fine.

There are lighter spots and darker (like the ones in your photo) as the egg develops. The darker spots are due to the yolk I believe (which is no issue as long as you are also seeing blood vessels).

That half light half darker appearance is very normal at this stage. As the chick grows and the blood vessels develop more and more it will change.

 

[Silkie Jax]

@MGG has this incubator and has really helped me so much with mine. I love this incubator so much that I decided to get another one. Are you using a calibrated independent thermometer and hydrometer inside the NR360?

No just the NR360

 

[HeatherKellyB]

No just the NR360

It would be a really good idea to get a thermometer and hydrometer, then calibrate both. Then use them in the NR360. Sometimes the unit can be spot on, but oftentimes it's not, and every little thing makes a big difference when incubating

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Having an accurate reading for the thermometer and hydrometer can make such a huge difference in hatch rates. Plus the humidity could be off. I've been told to make sure that you don't turn the NR360 upside down because it can really throw off the hydrometer. Mine is off by 3%. Temperature is most important but as the days go by in incubation and at hatch day, humidity gets more and more important

 

[Silkie Jax]

I'm not seeing blood vessels but they can be hard to pick up in photos. If you see them they should be just fine.

There are lighter spots and darker (like the ones in your photo) as the egg develops. The darker spots are due to the yolk I believe (which is no issue as long as you are also seeing blood vessels).

That half light half darker appearance is very normal at this stage. As the chick grows and the blood vessels develop more and more it will change.

We are seeing blood vessels as well and little embryos. I'll candle again at 10 days to double check the growth and the ones I think are duds. You've made me happy thou. I have good hope I'll have some babies soon.

 

[Silkie Jax]

Having an accurate reading for the thermometer and hydrometer can make such a huge difference in hatch rates.

Any suggestions on brands to buy?

 

[LynnaePB]

We are seeing blood vessels as well and little embryos. I'll candle again at 10 days to double check the growth and the ones I think are duds. You've made me happy thou. I have good hope I'll have some babies soon.

Sounds like they are doing very well then! I hope they all look good at day 10 as well and you get a great hatch out of the viable eggs!

 

[MarkJr]

Govee Bluetooth unit for 15 bucks off Amazon. Easy to calibrate (if needed) and talks to your phone. You can see trends and current in seconds.

 

[MarkJr]

https://www.amazon.com/Govee-Thermo...tooth&qid=1598677131&sprefix=govee+hyg&sr=8-3

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Govee Bluetooth unit for 15 bucks off Amazon. Easy to calibrate (if needed) and talks to your phone. You can see trends and current in seconds.

I agree!