jam Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Just candled the eggs. Binned 2 that were definatly duds. But my memory fails me. If half of the egg is dark does that mean that its infertile, or is my light not bright enough? Im too scared to throw any more out incase ive got it wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 If it is half dark with small veins it is fertile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 At what point in the 21 days are they? If at day 7 they should be mostly clear with veins and a dark spot If they are half dark your candler may not be bright enough as you suggest or are you candling at the wrong end? always candle the blunt end If its day 14 + then the dark half of the egg would be about right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevmatt Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Infertile - the whole egg lights up when you shine your light in. Fertile you will see anything from a spider network of veins to solid black when ready to hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jam Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 Theyre at 7 days. Im using the flashlight on my phone, and it wasnt that dark in the shed either. I didnt know you should candle the blunt end... I usually candle the side! Il try again tonight maybe and see if i can find my dads big led torch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
