Tips on candling

[columbiacritter]

We need to candle our first load in the bator soon. any tips on making a homemade candler? Doe s asmall powerful flashlight give enough light or do I nee to rig up a 50 watt bulb in a box with a small hole in it?

 

[Mother of All]

check they s out

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=119420

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=113349

 

[toto65]

I use a small LED flashlight that I got at Tractor Supply for $4.00 and a toilet tissue roll. the light is very bright and fits perfectly in the roll with no cutting. It will even candle darker eggs and turkey eggs.