when should I candle?

[ColonelAstroid]

I'm incubating 12 eggs, but i don't know when to candle them. In one book i read, it said you should candle on the first day, the second book said 3 days before they hatch. When should i candle?

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, ColonelAstroid, and

! Pleased you joined us. I'm unsure - you might post in the link below - someone will chime in and give you some help.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/5/incubating-hatching-eggs

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Hello, and

There aren't really special times to candle eggs, meaning, you can do it any time you want. Just don't do it on day 1 or 2 (cause you won't see any thing) and don't do it in day 19, 20, or 21 they are suppose to be left alone until they hatch after day 18. Hope that helps, and good luck!

 

[ColonelAstroid]

Thank You!

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Best times to candle are around day 7-10, and again at day 17-18 at lockdown. Candling too frequently can cause damage to the embryos, and increases the risk of broken eggs. I like the following article -

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/hatching-eggs-101

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!