Is there something in that egg?

 If you want to have the thrill of watching your hens hatch eggs, there are some things you should know if you want a bunch of fuzz balls running around!

 First, a short video on what you will see when you candle an egg.:

I didn't use this method when Amos, Andy, Goldie and Charlie were just eggs. If I had, I would have known the two other eggs were not fertile. Maybe, and that's a BIG maybe, if I ever decide to hatch chicks again, I will candle the eggs. A lot of time can be saved wondering if  any are not fertilized. A dark room using a simple flashlight will work fine.
 A bunch of chicks that grow up together will get along much better than if you try to introduce new chicks to an established flock.  (Now how would I know that)???


Here's the chart on what you could see:                                                     

                                                          
You could spend a fortune on incubator and candling equipment, but sometimes the simple, natural way using a broody hen is the best way for most of us backyard chicken lovers.