What day do we think we're at - rookie egg candler

[Kirmi8]

Hi all.

What day do you think this is? I was thinking we were in day 10 based on when I found her stash, but now I'm not so sure.

Not ideal pictures or technique, sorry. Didn't want to disturb mama too much and she's in a tricky spot.

 

[nuthatched]

I can't see any veins, but I'm not sure.

 

[T-R-O-U-B-L-E]

Keep us updated!

 

[BelovedBirds]

Hi all.

What day do you think this is? I was thinking we were in day 10 based on when I found her stash, but now I'm not so sure.

Not ideal pictures or technique, sorry. Didn't want to disturb mama too much and she's in a tricky spot.

Could you take the eggs to a darker area, and candle again? It's impossible to give a good estimate without seeing the embryo-
Based on the size of the air cell I would guess definitely older than day 10, but I dont see any veins which is concerning

 

[Kirmi8]

Went in the dark coop, but still not ideal candling set up. The shells are quite dark as well. I did candle one of the other eggs that I thought was going to be a dud because it was cool when I originally found her stash, and it has veins and a spot (couldn't get a picture because I didn't want to fumble and drop it). So at least if these originally ones don't succeed she has some backup ones that look viable, just a little behind. I have another broody hen that I can put these delayed eggs under as well if she abandons them.

 

[Kirmi8]

And we have one baby so far today

 

[Kirmi8]

7/8 eggs hatched. Guessing the last one is a no go. Have 4 more that she's still sitting on that were at a different stage than the 8, which I think is because she wasn't sitting on them fully before I moved her.


Should I sneak those under a different hen that is broody?

 

[T-R-O-U-B-L-E]

7/8 eggs hatched. Guessing the last one is a no go. Have 4 more that she's still sitting on that were at a different stage than the 8, which I think is because she wasn't sitting on them fully before I moved her.


Should I sneak those under a different hen that is broody?

I would.

 

[Kirmi8]

I would.

Moved them to her and the goofy bird left to go sit on the golf balls I have in there..twice . Put them back with original momma hen. But if she bails on them, I guess I need to just let them go.

 

[Kirmi8]

Update for any who is interested.
7/8 hatched. The last one never hatched. I have 2 babies earth side from the last 4 late eggs. One egg didn't develop. And sadly, the mom that was sitting left them and another hen was sitting on them. Two hatched and got booted out of the box, 1 died and I was able to revive the other baby. And was able to help the last egg hatch safe and sound in the house. So I have 2 babies warm and safe in my makeshift brooder and hoping the make it . What a day today was.