{"id":7608,"date":"2022-09-29T19:33:24","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T19:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/?p=7608"},"modified":"2022-10-04T06:25:10","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T06:25:10","slug":"how-to-candle-chicken-egg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/how-to-candle-chicken-egg\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Candle a Chicken Egg With a FLASHLIGHT (Easy)"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to breed chickens or incubate any type of egg in order to hatch chicks, then candling is something you should strive to become familiar with.<\/span>\n\n<b>Candling is a process in which a light is shone through the shell of an egg to check for fertilization, defects, and freshness.\u00a0<\/b>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process can be useful for anyone who works with chicken eggs, however, it\u2019s most commonly used to check for fertilization when used by small-scale farmers.<\/span>\n\nWe\u2019ll cover how to candle a chicken egg step-by-step in this guide!\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candle Chicken Eggs<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7632\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7632\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7632 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Candle-a-Chicken-Egg.webp\" alt=\"chicken eggs in a basket\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Candle-a-Chicken-Egg.webp 400w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-to-Candle-a-Chicken-Egg-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7632\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Candling chicken eggs are essential for any person who\u2019s looking to hatch baby chicks. Knowing whether or not your chick is developing properly can keep you from incubating a chick that might not make it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the name, candling a chicken egg does not actually require you to <strong>use a candle.<\/strong> <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This name came from older processes where the light of a candle was actually needed. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Realistically, you can use <strong>any type of light<\/strong> to candle an egg.<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Candle a Chicken Egg?<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common reason to candle a chick egg is to check to see if the egg is <strong>fertilized and if the embryo is developing properly<\/strong>.<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Candle Unfertilized Eggs?<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larger scale operations may also candle a chicken egg to ensure the egg meets its quality standards, <strong>even when the hen is not exposed to a rooster<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read more<\/strong> about t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he outcome of eggs laid without a rooster<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in this article: <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/do-chickens-lay-eggs-without-a-rooster\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Do Chickens Lay Eggs Without a Rooster<\/a>?<\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egg Candling Tools<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern processes use an artificial light source such as a<strong> flashlight, light bulb, or lamp<\/strong>. <\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY Egg Candling Tools<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s also an option to make one of your own. <\/span>\n\n<strong>Here\u2019s a youtube video that walks you through the process of making a DIY egg candler:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FT4AuppfoYQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a Flashlight for Egg Candling<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A commonly used option is simply using the <strong>flashlight or flashlight from a phone<\/strong> to shine through the eggs. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are working on a smaller scale, and only need to check for fertilization, this is an affordable option.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egg Candling Process<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To begin candling, you are going to want to be in a <strong>very dark room<\/strong>. The darkness will help you to visualize what is going on inside the egg.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will put the<strong> wider end of your egg on whatever tool<\/strong> you have chosen, and carefully adjust the egg until you have the best seal with the light.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting Started<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have the best possible seal, turn on the light and take a look at the egg.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fertilized eggs should have a<strong> network of blood vessels<\/strong> that run under the shell of the egg. These can appear light in color or red when candling.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal Egg Structure<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surest sign of successful fertilization is a <strong>dark embryo<\/strong>, that can be visualized in the middle of the egg.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The contents of the egg will look different depending on when the egg was fertilized.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<strong>Read our related article,<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/how-is-chicken-egg-fertilized\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How is a Chicken Egg Fertilized<\/a>? to learn about the mating and reproductive processes of chickens!\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if my Egg isn\u2019t Fertile?<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When candling, especially early on, don\u2019t become discouraged if you do not see any embryonic development. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Some of the early signs can be very subtle.<\/strong> <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not see any development, <em>give the eggs a few more days<\/em> to develop, and then check again.<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if My Egg\u2019s Development is Behind?<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have an egg that seems to be behind in development, it is always the best practice to be<strong> patient and give the egg a chance<\/strong>. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of factors that the egg could appear behind, <em>but it could still hatch with its siblings<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<strong>Read our related article<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/chicken-eggs-everything-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everything You Need to Know About Chicken Eggs<\/a>. This article takes a deep dive into all things chicken egg!\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken Egg Candling Day 1-21<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7633\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7633\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7633 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Chicken-Egg-Candling-Day-1-21.webp\" alt=\"Chicken-Egg-Candling-Day-1-21\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Chicken-Egg-Candling-Day-1-21.webp 400w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Chicken-Egg-Candling-Day-1-21-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7633\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It\u2019s important to remember to begin candling only once the 10th day has hit. Doing so beforehand won\u2019t necessarily show you much or give you the answers you\u2019re looking for.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the embryo inside the egg develops, the appearance of the internal structures will be different. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you candle the egg daily,<strong> you will see notable differences<\/strong> between days.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the early days, the egg <strong>may seem empty<\/strong>. In the later days, the egg will be so full you will not be able to differentiate structures.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egg Candling Chart<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to see what to expect is to use a chart. <\/span>\n\n<strong>The chart from <a href=\"https:\/\/incubatorwarehouse.com\/egg-candling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">incubatorwarehouse.com<\/a> is a good start.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/anrcatalog.ucanr.edu\/pdf\/8134.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Egg Candling and Breakout Analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from the University of California, also provides helpful comparisons to infertile eggs and eggs that have died in incubation to help you know what you\u2019re looking at when candling an egg.<\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Candle a Chicken Eggs in an Incubator With a Flashlight<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you Take your Eggs Out of the Incubator?<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are using an incubator for your eggs, <em>you may be wary of taking the eggs out<\/em> of the incubator. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, if the chicks were being hatched out by a mother hen, <strong>she would likely get off of the eggs<\/strong> for short periods of time.\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that it is totally okay to remove your eggs from the incubator a<strong> few times<\/strong> during their incubation to candle them.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling the Egg<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before removing the eggs from the incubator, <strong>wash and dry your hands thoroughly.<\/strong> <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The oil from your hands could clog the egg\u2019s pores, <strong>which are necessary for oxygen exchange<\/strong> between the chick and the environment.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From there, simply handle the egg carefully, candle it, and<strong> return it<\/strong> to the incubator.<\/span>\n\n<strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/how-does-chicken-lay-egg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Does a Chicken Lay an Egg Everyday<\/a>? Discover the ins and outs of egg-making here!\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incubators With Candling Functions<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you decide that you do not want to take your eggs out to candle them, some incubators have a <strong>candling function included.<\/strong><\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this function, you can turn the lights off and <strong>turn on the candling function<\/strong> to check your chicks\u2019 progress without removing them from the incubator.\u00a0<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to Buy Candling Equipment<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an egg <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Lifetime-Walking-American-Pitbull-Shepherd\/dp\/B0B6HLL43Z\/?tag=sandfarm-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incubator that has both functions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<em> As you can see, this option is a bit pricey.\u00a0<\/em><\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">egg incubators include a single candling tool on the top<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which allows you to remove and <strong>candle your eggs one at a time<\/strong>.<\/span>\n\nBoth of these options are great, but remember that <strong>you can always use any sort of light<\/strong> to shine through your eggs in order to candle them.\n\n<strong>Read our related article<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/hatch-egg-without-incubator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Hatch a Chicken Egg Without an Incubator<\/a>! We explore various DIY options to help you hatch chicks.\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Do When the Eggs Hatch<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7634\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7634\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7634 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/What-to-do-When-the-Eggs-Hatch.webp\" alt=\"eggs in a carton\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/What-to-do-When-the-Eggs-Hatch.webp 400w, https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/What-to-do-When-the-Eggs-Hatch-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7634\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When your eggs begin to hatch it\u2019s important to let them do it themselves. They should not need any help from you. So be sure to leave them there until they\u2019ve all hatched.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your chicks begin to hatch, keep calm. <\/span>\n\n<strong>The chicks should be allowed to hatch on their own, without any interference or help.\u00a0<\/strong>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can take up to 24 hours for a chick to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.msstate.edu\/content\/pipped-eggs-do-not-hatch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leave a pipped shell<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so give them as much time as they need.<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the Chicks Have Hatched<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The chicks will need to<strong> stay in the incubator<\/strong> until <em>all<\/em> the eggs have had a chance to hatch. After this, move all of the chicks to the brooder. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hatching is a difficult task, so they will be exhausted.<\/span>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeding Newly Hatched Chicks<\/span><\/h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to <strong>offer them water and food<\/strong>.<\/span>\n\nThere are a few options when it comes to food such as:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Commercial feed<\/li>\n \t<li>Snacks<\/li>\n \t<li>Homemade feed<\/li>\n \t<li>Natural Feed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Commercial feed<\/strong> generally consists of a lot of grains and chemical nutrients while <strong>natural feed can be organic or non-GMO<\/strong> and better in general for your chicks (and for you if you plan to eat the meat or eggs).\n\n<strong>Snacks can include veggies and fruits<\/strong> for the chicks to peck at, like corn or lettuce.\n\nYou can also make a <strong>homemade feed<\/strong> with boiled eggs (yep!) and oatmeal.\n\n<strong>Check out this article on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/what-to-feed-baby-chickens-after-hatching\/'\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to Feed Baby Chickens After Hatching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0for more information.<\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candling a chicken egg is incredibly helpful to know the quality of the egg, whether the egg has been fertilized, and if there are any developmental issues in the embryo. <\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candling an egg can be tricky, so be patient and do your best. 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