furry_orange Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 ive had it about a week now and when i hold it to the light there is a dark spot does this mean its fertile ? prob a silly question i just got no idea but there is a first time for everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I'm no expert, having never hatched an egg, but some detail might help you get some answers. What sort of egg is it, how old is it, how are you hatching it? Are you hatching a single egg on its own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I took a few photos of chicken eggs being candled: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 It sounds like it probably is fertile then, infertile eggs are usually very golden and clear when you candle them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furry_orange Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 I'm no expert, having never hatched an egg, but some detail might help you get some answers. What sort of egg is it, how old is it, how are you hatching it? Are you hatching a single egg on its own? i have no idea what sort of egg it is all i know is that it was given to me by my mother in law and she got given it from a private marina owner whos ducks laid it so i cant tell you what type i know its about 1week old and im hatching in a controled incubator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furry_orange Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 il try and get a pic later on today /tonight and post it to see what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
