How to Candle Quail Eggs

How to Candle Quail Eggs

Timing

Begin candling around days 7 to 12 of incubation. Before day 7, it may be challenging to see any development, and after day 13, the embryo may occupy most of the egg, making observation difficult.​

Procedure

Handle the eggs gently with clean, dry hands. In a dark room, hold the egg with the pointed end down and shine the light at the wider end. Observe the interior for signs of development.​

What to Look For:

Fertile Eggs:
You should see a network of blood vessels and possibly a dark spot indicating the developing embryo.

Infertile Eggs:
The egg will appear clear, showing only the yolk shadow.

Non-viable Eggs:
A visible blood ring or absence of development suggests the embryo has stopped developing.​