Should I incubate these or not?

[siannabee]

I ordered some BCM eggs and got these. A couple of them are massive and I’m worried they’re double yolk. Do I incubate them and run the risk or do I get rid of them? I worry about what can happen with double yolkers.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I worry about double yolkers too but there is no way to know for sure since you may not be able to candle such dark eggs for the number of yolks. Do you know how much the big ones weigh? I have a couple hens that lay huge single yolk eggs in the neighborhood of 70+ grams.
Huge eggs, even single yolk eggs, aren't supposed to be set. I still do but often they don't hatch. I would be tempted to set them since they are such a nice color.

 

[Lins_BE]

If you’re worried, why don’t you check on the biggest one to see if it has a double yolk. That way you’re sure and don’t have to dispose of the whole batch.

 

[BluebirdHomestead]

Did you by chance order them from a seller on eBay? I just got some BCM eggs from eBay and a couple are giant. I set them but am kinda worried also.

 

[Lins_BE]

Maybe you’ll hatch geese out of them...

 

[siannabee]

If you’re worried, why don’t you check on the biggest one to see if it has a double yolk. That way you’re sure and don’t have to dispose of the whole batch.

Unfortunately they are too dark to be able to see clearly.

 

[siannabee]

Did you by chance order them from a seller on eBay? I just got some BCM eggs from eBay and a couple are giant. I set them but am kinda worried also.

I did. Wonder if it was the same seller. I couldn't believe how massive they are lol. And no geese my neighbors would kill me.

 

[MGG]

I'd just try them. You may not get chicks, but you definitely won't by getting rid of them. The worst that can happen is they just don't make it.

 

[Lins_BE]

Unfortunately they are too dark to be able to see clearly.

Yes, probably. But I mean if you really want to be sure, make an omlet out of one of them.

 

[siannabee]

I worry about double yolkers too but there is no way to know for sure since you may not be able to candle such dark eggs for the number of yolks. Do you know how much the big ones weigh? I have a couple hens that lay huge single yolk eggs in the neighborhood of 70+ grams.
Huge eggs, even single yolk eggs, aren't supposed to be set. I still do but often they don't hatch. I would be tempted to set them since they are such a nice color.

I would weigh them but my scale is currently out of battery. I may end up just setting the 4-5 smaller ones. Not sure I want to risk it. I had only ordered 6 and she gave me a couple extra so it's not a huge loss.