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novice question but how to tell double yokes?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Mom2Cool, Dec 31, 2008.

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  1. Dec 31, 2008 #1
    Mom2Cool

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    I am curious to know how everyone knows that a double yokes is a double joke without cracking open the egg? I love the education people get here on BYC.
     
  3. Dec 31, 2008 #2
    silkiechicken

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    Candle the egg with a bright light source and you'll be able to see two yolks!
     
  5. Dec 31, 2008 #3
    sandspoultry

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    plus the double yoke eggs are usually much bigger than other eggs

    Steve in NC
     
  7. Dec 31, 2008 #4
    ThePamperedPullet

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    Double yolks are generally much larger or very elongated in shape.
     
  9. Dec 31, 2008 #5
    hensdeliverthegoods

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    I think candling is the only sure way to tell if you have a double. I've had some huge eggs that turned out to be just a single yoLK. [​IMG]
     
  11. Dec 31, 2008 #6
    Mom2Cool

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    thanks so much. I don't mind saying a few days ago my Black Austrolorp laid an egg that was so large it looks like a duck egg.... I'd heard the term "double yoke" even at times when watching "Little House on the Prairie" & I thought perhaps this is one of them? My eggs here are all light brown though & I'm not sure if I'd be able to actually see a yoke. And now if it's been in the fridge for a couple days I could still candle it to see a yoke right? hmmm I guess this question should really have been asked under laying eggs huh?
     

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