Questions about what I found when candling. Sorry, long.

[Mrs MIA]

They can... I've had a few hatch from eggs where the sac was very mobile.

 

[luvmychicknkids]

Yeah, I had a few mobile air cells, too.....thankfully, those were two of the ones where development hadn't even started that I took out last night.

Oh, I KNOW I will love the BLRW.....they are my dream chickies so I was just thrilled to see the developent....I know they say don't count your chickens before they hatch, but right now, I HAVE some BLRW!!!! LOL I just have very limited patience (read NONE) and wish they would hatch!!!!! We are at the beginning of day 7 after all!!!! LOL

 

[Mrs MIA]

That's me and my dorkings! I have one silver grey, and one red, trying for more reds in the incubator now.

As well as some blue orps from Speckledhen. Tomorrow is day 7 and my first candling day...

Zero patience here, too... if I didn't have so many other birds to care for, my nose would be pressed to the incubator in constant prayer.

 

[donnap1967]

I think the BLRW are gorgeous chickens. Are you going to keep the roos? If you are, I would definitely like to get on that egg waiting list!

Good luck with your babies!

I have a couple with moving air sacs. Only one seems to have an embryo developing and I am praying it will hatch. I hate to think, with that baby bouncing around like crazy in there, that the poor thing won't live.

 

[luvmychicknkids]

Yes, I am hoping to get a really nice roo and a couple of hens and having a breeding pen for them. It might be a little while before they lay any eggs though!!! LOL These come from some beautiful birds so I have very high hopes for them.

As for my eggs with air cell issues, I plan to watch the CLOSE when it it time to hatch. I plan to assist if needed since it would obviously not be an issue with the chick. I just have my fingers crossed...I'll cross them extra tight for your little one, too.

 

[pips&peeps]

I would not turn the egg!!!! I have had this happen to me several times, but they were eggs that I couldn't tell which end was up and which was down.

Everytime I corrected the egg, the embryo died. If you have an area where you can lay it on it's side, I would do that.

 

[luvmychicknkids]

Alright, laying it on the side sounds like a good idea. I have room around the cartons....I had 3 laying there and took two out already, anyway. Thanks. Poor little thing, I just hope she does alright.