Mink Hollow Farm

	Candling During Incubation: The First Week.
	DAY 7
From Daily Changes in the Weight and Form of the Developing Chick Cornell Bulletin 205, by Dr. A. Romanoff (1931)	duckling development image

What's Happening Now
beak ; 3 digits, 4 toes 2nd & 3rd toe longer than others; neck between “collar” and mandible has lengthened; beak barely visible
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What to Look For
Sometimes the embryo is on the 'far side' of the yolk. Set the egg on the candler and wait 10-30 seconds to see if it appears.

What to Watch Out For
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If you are not sure whether the embryo is OK or not, wait another few days.

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