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[fivestring]

I would like to know what you all are using for a candler. I am unsure of how bright a light I need. I know that 75w bulb isn't even close to being bright enough for the job.

Like I posted earlier, I am going to buy some 9 LED flashlights powered by 2AA batteries and see if they do the trick. Any other inexpensive suggestions would be welcome.

 

[nuts4chickens]

I use a mini mag lite. But... My eggs are white. A bright LED flashlight would work great, I think.

 

[ThreeBoysChicks]

I built a candler. Check it out here....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=4065-linds-candler

 

[sbarab]

I also use a mini mag light & have no trouble seeing through dark maran eggs. I've tried an LED light and the mini maglight outshines it anyday.

 

[milleryardchx]

Ok I was late to candle but here is what I had...

11 out of 14 delaware
2 of 2 of my BCM
10 out of 12 Blue Wheaten Amerucanas
7 out of 14 golden laced cochin

My two weeping eggs were golden laced cochin and 5 had blood rings. None of my other eggs have been rotten or blood rings others just werent fertile. These eggs were the cleanest eggs I had ever recieved if the breeder maybe washed the eggs and removed the coating on the egg could that be why all their eggs are going bad?

 

[fivestring]

Thanks for the suggestions. I have a mini mag lite at home and I have a 3 LED flashlight that seems pretty bright. I will try them both tonight. If they don't do it I will buy a 250W reader bulb for my homemade candler which is just like ThreeBoysChicks.

I am still having issues with my thermometers. I now have two digital therm/humidity gauges in there along with the original mercury therm that came with the egg turner. The humidity readings match exactly. But all 3 have readings that vary by at least 1-2°. Before I incubate again, I will find a reliable thermometer.

 

[sbarab]

I found that the 2 thermometers that came with my bator are more accurate than the digital w/ hygrometer thermometer that I bought separately.

 

[nuts4chickens]

Report your candling findings tonight! I'm anxious to see how you're doing. I used a hovabator my last hatch and the temps were all over the place and I still ended up pretty good. I bet u will be fine!

 

[BirdBrain]

I use a mini mag light for candling. If you build one you might consider using a flourescent bulb to cut down on heat generated--you don't want to cook that egg while you are trying to decide if it is viable.

 

[ThreeBoysChicks]

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Good point - I use a 100 Watt equivalent bulb. LOTS of light, but not a lot of heat.