craftyhunnypie Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Hi - I have got to candle my eggs tonight - 10th day they have been in the incubator, so best time to do it. My sister was supposed to come & do it, but she is too busy tonight & we are away tomorrow for the weekend. So I have got to do it myself....any tips? I'm so nervous that none will be fertile - I'll be chuffed if just one is. I'm worried about the eggs being out the incubator ( although they are ok for up to 20 minutes), I'm worried that my hands are too cold, I'm worried that my hands must be very very clean & I'm worried about dropping an egg! What a worrier eh? It really must be done tonight, as the transparency of the eggs will start to go from now onwards if fertile. I'm hoping to maybe see some movement!!! Wish me luck!!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 how did it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Hope they are all fertile for you Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Don't worry, it's easy peasy. Hope it goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 Hi - right, I think we have a definite 2 fertile & almost sure of a third. We saw the air sac obviously, then sort of clear with a dark curved mass for approx 2/3 of the egg on all of these, with a small clear bit towards the top on one of them. I have rang my sister & spoke with her & she says I should she veins. I have looked up pictures on the internet & it only shows pictures of the veins at 6 days & less. This is day 11 with my eggs & mine look just the same as this!!!!! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pookylover Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 How exciting! Now we have seen the 'scan' I am really looking forward to the baby pictures! Clare x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 How cool. Can't wait till they hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trixabell Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 ooh how exciting!! My grandad got some fertile eggs and stuck them underneath his pigeons til the 19th day to hatch them.....it worked as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 They don't necessarily show veins Emma - none of mine ever did. If the egg shell looks 'porous' though and 'dotty', it will be infertile - that one that you show looks fertile to me. You can get a good idea if you rotate the egg as you candle it. Very dark eggs and quail eggs are impossible to candle. theer was a website somewheer with brilliant photos of candling and what to look for. I can't remember the url, but if you google for candling images, you'll be sure to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 4, 2008 Author Share Posted April 4, 2008 Thanks Claret! We did rotate the eggs whilst doing it, the dark mass floated & something ' bumped' against the air sack! There was definite movement in 2 of the eggs. They all looked like the above picture! No dotty porous looking shells. Hubby was amazed when we saw movement - he's already Christened one Fuzzy felt - oh & apparently they are HIS chicks!!! I'll just wait now, don't think I'll candle them again, just let nature take its course! Due a week on Monday! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I'd leave it too, not much will happen in that time, just make sure that you move mum off the nest to eat and drink every now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Ooh good luck Emma - all sounds very exciting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...