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When to toss?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Teresaann24, Jan 14, 2011.

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  1. Jan 14, 2011 #1
    Teresaann24

    Teresaann24 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I am doing a test hatch for a great BYC member. I am on day 5 and out of 42 eggs 3 have nothing in them they look just like the day I put them in. Now 2 days ago on day 3 I candled and out of 42 I could only see growing in 35 of them which left 7 looking non growing Now today after candling out of those 7 I did not see anything 4 are growing and three still look the same as the day I put them in. When should I toss the three with no growth remember I am on day 5.
     
  3. Jan 14, 2011 #2
    Cloverleaf Farm

    Cloverleaf Farm Bearded Birds are Best

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    I don't toss anything until day 10 or so, just to be on the safer side of things. BUT I wouldn't candle every few days, over handling can kill embryos... [​IMG]
     

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