Newbie Questions

[Ridgerunner]

I want to make sure the eggs are developing

Pure curiosity. That's why I candle around Day 7. Works for me.

and that I'm not incubating a stench bomb.

If you set clean eggs in a sterile incubator and your hands are clean when you handle the eggs it is highly unlikely for bacteria to get inside. It doesn't matter if the eggs are developing or not, if bacteria gets inside you have a problem. I'm not sure if candling is going to find that for you though. If you sniff the eggs you should be able to detect a potential stench bomb.

And I would like to have a moment to marvel at the miracle that is a new life developing.

Especially if kids or even older people are involved. I had a mature friend visiting one night when I was candling for lockdown. She was amazed when she saw the movement inside the egg. With kids candling every three days might be a good idea.

That's the theory at least.

Then it's worth doing.

Good luck. I don't think I have to tell you of all people to let us know how it goes.

 

[3KillerBs]

Pure curiosity. That's why I candle around Day 7. Works for me.


If you set clean eggs in a sterile incubator and your hands are clean when you handle the eggs it is highly unlikely for bacteria to get inside. It doesn't matter if the eggs are developing or not, if bacteria gets inside you have a problem. I'm not sure if candling is going to find that for you though. If you sniff the eggs you should be able to detect a potential stench bomb.


Especially if kids or even older people are involved. I had a mature friend visiting one night when I was candling for lockdown. She was amazed when she saw the movement inside the egg. With kids candling every three days might be a good idea.


Then it's worth doing.

Good luck. I don't think I have to tell you of all people to let us know how it goes.

With the previous flock we had some (unknown to us), partially-incubated eggs brought in to the kitchen in the regular egg basket that turned into stench bombs so I'm nervous..

 

[PetraStonegirl]

And I would like to have a moment to marvel at the miracle that is a new life developing.

When candling on day 14 this week, I was able to share that exact moment with two kids. It was amazing to watch their faces!