I think the eggs under my broody have failed :-(

Fifitrix · « **on:** May 15, 2009, 10:59 »

I candled them last night. They've been under for 8 days. Out of the 6, 4 didn't look good. 2 had the big big ring that they say is bacteria or something. 2 had just yokes and no veins. 1 might have had something, not sure, then 1 egg is so dark I can't see a thing!

What shall I do? Get some more eggs? Is that fair to her? (I know mocoffey has asked the same question) or just sit it out and remove the 4 that look dodgy.

Foxy · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2009, 11:04 »

If she has only been sitting for 8 days you could try again, but would have to be quite soon. Whether to let her sit and continue to incubate the existing clutch is a difficult one maybe have a look in another couple of days to be sure. There is an exciting rare egg breed auction at Salisbury though tommorrow!

Fifitrix · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2009, 15:31 »

Guess where I'm going tomorrow ;-)

Foxy · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2009, 15:38 »

Quote from: Fifitrix on May 15, 2009, 15:31

Guess where I'm going tomorrow ;-)

Have you seen the catalogue??? very egg-citing!!!

cathangirl · « **Reply #4 on:** May 15, 2009, 15:56 »

Oh Fifirtrix,
How sad if all the eggs are duds. Poor Mummy hen, too.
cathangirl

Fifitrix · « **Reply #5 on:** May 15, 2009, 19:03 »

yes I looked at the catalogue but now my kids are refusing point blank to go

I'm trying to persuade myself that I don't need anymore and will just hope that broody isn't too sad if nothing happens. Will chuck the duds too.

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I think the eggs under my broody have failed :-(

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