lotz2612 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Well...my 1st attempt was disasterous...2 half formed dead chicks and the other eggs werent even fertilised...useless cockrals...make a whole lot of noise but dont actually DO anything! So we've started again with fresh eggs last night. But this time...i am going to candle them BEFORE day 33!!!!! How often should I candle them? Once a week? Twice a week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Candle them on day 7 and then again at day 18 when you stop turning them and up the humidity good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I think I did day 6 and 18 Are you running the incy dry (no water) for the first 18 days? Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 I usually candle around a week into them being brooded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 I candle at 8 days - then check again at about 12 days. I then leave well alone. 33 days - what are you hatching? Hen eggs are 21 days - sometimes 22 / 23 . Ducks are 28 - are you hatching ducks? Or ostriches even? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
