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[SadieSue]

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Was it you that was looking at Marans eggs? They are very hard to see. I have my first batch of Marans in, due to lock down tomorrow. I certainly couldn't see veins on Day 10. I put in 18 eggs originally, and on Day 10, I only took 3 very porous clear eggs out. The rest, I wasn't sure, so I left them in. I'll do the same tomorrow at lock down. It is easier to learn what to look for on white eggs or very light brown ones. Then you can get used to seeing what is normal. Good luck with your hatch!

No I have been looking for Buff orps, ok well I'm leaving them in and see what happens, I'm just so new I'm just curious and worried!!

and thanks I need all the luck I can get!!

If you can locate that 150 lumens flashlight at Lowe's I think you're going to be really surprised at what you're able to see. Buff Orpington eggs should be easier to see through. My LS, and Salmon Faverolles eggs were easy to determine what was going on, the Marans, not so much until this past week, but they are much darker than the others.
The link you were sent should really help you figure out what you're looking at as well. I found it to be very helpful.

 

[jbear]

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oh haller.. I am so sorry.

 

[PitterPatterPalace]

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[4cats3kids1hubby2many]

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Don't throw them out. How experienced at candling are you? That is how mine looked but I did not know what I was looking at the first time. How powerful of a flashlight for candlelight did you use? Do they smell bad? When are they due to hatch.

I didn't throw them out, I marked them and put them in one side of the incubator, I'm NOT experienced at candling

and the flash light I used was led and I don't know how powerful it was, I'm going to get another one and try again tomorrow. They don't smell ?......and they are due to hatch 5/20 hope that helps?? I'm going to use the flashlight sadiesue uses... I can see masses, just not veins and stuff! And my eyes aren't the best anyway, soo.. I'm hanging tight with what I have till I get a better look if I can and I'll keep asking questions, if i can get a picture I will post what I see.
Thanks T!!!

Trust me...don't hang on my every word...I am VERY inexperienced and VERY new. This is only my second hatch. I would not candle so soon again either. When is day 18? Might want to wait until then. I know others have said that too much candleing can upset and damage/kill embryos also. Wait for other responses and see what they say. If they don't stink...I would wait until all is said and done - if others say not to candle. I got a small flashlight that is used by police and FBI, etc...It is something like 250 lumens. When it is in my hand you can see the veins in my hand. Mine are on day 18 and will be in lockdown tonight when I get home. On my first candleing (first hatch) I had a small inexpensive flashlight. All I could see were dark lumps. Could not see a thing. My new flashlight, when I candled last friday, there were large lumps, but I could see air sacs, I could see faint veins on the edge of the large masses....BUT - I could see the large masses flutterig/moving. It was absolutely the coolest thing. It is such an amazing process. My flashlight was $50.

Someone, just recently showed how they added 2 rubber rings and a metal washer...in what order did this go? rubber rings against flashlight and then metal washer?

Anyway, You will be amazed, but ask everyone to see when you should candle again so you don't over stimulate/handle the eggs so that there is no damage done. Good luck. I hope some eggs hatch on the 12th - this is my DD 10th bday. She would be so happy if they hatched then.....LOL.

 

[Rainwolf]

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[HoneysuckleHills]

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Deirdre,
I am so sorry.
I will remember you in my thoughts and prayers.
Ruth

 

[SadieSue]

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I didn't throw them out, I marked them and put them in one side of the incubator, I'm NOT experienced at candling

and the flash light I used was led and I don't know how powerful it was, I'm going to get another one and try again tomorrow. They don't smell ?......and they are due to hatch 5/20 hope that helps?? I'm going to use the flashlight sadiesue uses... I can see masses, just not veins and stuff! And my eyes aren't the best anyway, soo.. I'm hanging tight with what I have till I get a better look if I can and I'll keep asking questions, if i can get a picture I will post what I see.
Thanks T!!!

Trust me...don't hang on my every word...I am VERY inexperienced and VERY new. This is only my second hatch. I would not candle so soon again either. When is day 18? Might want to wait until then. I know others have said that too much candleing can upset and damage/kill embryos also. Wait for other responses and see what they say. If they don't stink...I would wait until all is said and done - if others say not to candle. I got a small flashlight that is used by police and FBI, etc...It is something like 250 lumens. When it is in my hand you can see the veins in my hand. Mine are on day 18 and will be in lockdown tonight when I get home. On my first candleing (first hatch) I had a small inexpensive flashlight. All I could see were dark lumps. Could not see a thing. My new flashlight, when I candled last friday, there were large lumps, but I could see air sacs, I could see faint veins on the edge of the large masses....BUT - I could see the large masses flutterig/moving. It was absolutely the coolest thing. It is such an amazing process. My flashlight was $50.

Someone, just recently showed how they added 2 rubber rings and a metal washer...in what order did this go? rubber rings against flashlight and then metal washer?

Anyway, You will be amazed, but ask everyone to see when you should candle again so you don't over stimulate/handle the eggs so that there is no damage done. Good luck. I hope some eggs hatch on the 12th - this is my DD 10th bday. She would be so happy if they hatched then.....LOL.

I did that. I used 2 washers on the end of the flashlight to narrow the beam of light, then used the rubber rings on top of that to increase the "cushion". Then I taped the whole mess together as securely and straight as possible. It was certainly an improvement over what I'd been using before. But boy howdy, I'll bet with 250 lumens you should almost be able to count their little toes! That is bright.

 

[pettec63]

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I didn't throw them out, I marked them and put them in one side of the incubator, I'm NOT experienced at candling

and the flash light I used was led and I don't know how powerful it was, I'm going to get another one and try again tomorrow. They don't smell ?......and they are due to hatch 5/20 hope that helps?? I'm going to use the flashlight sadiesue uses... I can see masses, just not veins and stuff! And my eyes aren't the best anyway, soo.. I'm hanging tight with what I have till I get a better look if I can and I'll keep asking questions, if i can get a picture I will post what I see.
Thanks T!!!

Trust me...don't hang on my every word...I am VERY inexperienced and VERY new. This is only my second hatch. I would not candle so soon again either. When is day 18? Might want to wait until then. I know others have said that too much candleing can upset and damage/kill embryos also. Wait for other responses and see what they say. If they don't stink...I would wait until all is said and done - if others say not to candle. I got a small flashlight that is used by police and FBI, etc...It is something like 250 lumens. When it is in my hand you can see the veins in my hand. Mine are on day 18 and will be in lockdown tonight when I get home. On my first candleing (first hatch) I had a small inexpensive flashlight. All I could see were dark lumps. Could not see a thing. My new flashlight, when I candled last friday, there were large lumps, but I could see air sacs, I could see faint veins on the edge of the large masses....BUT - I could see the large masses flutterig/moving. It was absolutely the coolest thing. It is such an amazing process. My flashlight was $50.

Someone, just recently showed how they added 2 rubber rings and a metal washer...in what order did this go? rubber rings against flashlight and then metal washer?

Anyway, You will be amazed, but ask everyone to see when you should candle again so you don't over stimulate/handle the eggs so that there is no damage done. Good luck. I hope some eggs hatch on the 12th - this is my DD 10th bday. She would be so happy if they hatched then.....LOL.

Well happy birthday to her!!!

10 is a great age!! Yep just got back from lowes and got the flashlight sadiesue uses with the washers and my BF even suggested a pvc reducer. I'm going to mess around with it and use my infertile eggs to practice, today is day 10 so 8 more days till lockdown??!! I really liked that candling post I was sent it's here on BYC! It's cool! Well you will all be a party to what happens!! yeaaa

 

[Stumpfarmer]

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I didn't throw them out, I marked them and put them in one side of the incubator, I'm NOT experienced at candling

and the flash light I used was led and I don't know how powerful it was, I'm going to get another one and try again tomorrow. They don't smell ?......and they are due to hatch 5/20 hope that helps?? I'm going to use the flashlight sadiesue uses... I can see masses, just not veins and stuff! And my eyes aren't the best anyway, soo.. I'm hanging tight with what I have till I get a better look if I can and I'll keep asking questions, if i can get a picture I will post what I see.
Thanks T!!!

Trust me...don't hang on my every word...I am VERY inexperienced and VERY new. This is only my second hatch. I would not candle so soon again either. When is day 18? Might want to wait until then. I know others have said that too much candleing can upset and damage/kill embryos also. Wait for other responses and see what they say. If they don't stink...I would wait until all is said and done - if others say not to candle. I got a small flashlight that is used by police and FBI, etc...It is something like 250 lumens. When it is in my hand you can see the veins in my hand. Mine are on day 18 and will be in lockdown tonight when I get home. On my first candleing (first hatch) I had a small inexpensive flashlight. All I could see were dark lumps. Could not see a thing. My new flashlight, when I candled last friday, there were large lumps, but I could see air sacs, I could see faint veins on the edge of the large masses....BUT - I could see the large masses flutterig/moving. It was absolutely the coolest thing. It is such an amazing process. My flashlight was $50.

Someone, just recently showed how they added 2 rubber rings and a metal washer...in what order did this go? rubber rings against flashlight and then metal washer?

Anyway, You will be amazed, but ask everyone to see when you should candle again so you don't over stimulate/handle the eggs so that there is no damage done. Good luck. I hope some eggs hatch on the 12th - this is my DD 10th bday. She would be so happy if they hatched then.....LOL.

Well, happy birthday to her; it's one she shares with my cousin up the hill, and at least two others of my cousins. May is the best month for birthdays!

 

[pettec63]

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Trust me...don't hang on my every word...I am VERY inexperienced and VERY new. This is only my second hatch. I would not candle so soon again either. When is day 18? Might want to wait until then. I know others have said that too much candleing can upset and damage/kill embryos also. Wait for other responses and see what they say. If they don't stink...I would wait until all is said and done - if others say not to candle. I got a small flashlight that is used by police and FBI, etc...It is something like 250 lumens. When it is in my hand you can see the veins in my hand. Mine are on day 18 and will be in lockdown tonight when I get home. On my first candleing (first hatch) I had a small inexpensive flashlight. All I could see were dark lumps. Could not see a thing. My new flashlight, when I candled last friday, there were large lumps, but I could see air sacs, I could see faint veins on the edge of the large masses....BUT - I could see the large masses flutterig/moving. It was absolutely the coolest thing. It is such an amazing process. My flashlight was $50.

Someone, just recently showed how they added 2 rubber rings and a metal washer...in what order did this go? rubber rings against flashlight and then metal washer?

Anyway, You will be amazed, but ask everyone to see when you should candle again so you don't over stimulate/handle the eggs so that there is no damage done. Good luck. I hope some eggs hatch on the 12th - this is my DD 10th bday. She would be so happy if they hatched then.....LOL.

Well, happy birthday to her; it's one she shares with my cousin up the hill, and at least two others of my cousins. May is the best month for birthdays!

yeaa, yes it is!!!