[violet]

How do I know if the eggs that my broody is sitting on are about to hatch?  I havn't candled them, is it ok to do it now, she has been sittingon them for 18 days....what would I see at this stage? should I look at all at this stage?  Do I just find babies or is it quite a slow process???

On the negative side at how many days do I deceide nothing is going to happen with any of them?

[Kate and her Ducks]

Not an expert but in my experience all you would see at this stage would be a black egg and the bright air sac although you would be able to tell the difference between that and the transillumination of a non fertile one. You wouldn't be able to see much else unless they are pipping and you can see movement in the airsac. In all honesty I wouldn't risk upsetting your broody this close to the end (although I couldn't resist peeking at mine in the incy :oops: )

[Vember]

Hi Violet

At day 18 I really would leave well alone

But leave till day 23 ish before giving up on chicks as I've heard about babies coming late


Like Kate say's if you candle now there wont be much to see