A nice surprise!

[kimberley breeder]

I came home from 5 days out at work to find that 3 pairs of my Gouldians have gone to nest. 2 boxes have 5 eggs and the other has 6. They appear to be fertile at the moment. Waiting for my candler to arrive to confirm, but think I will be leaving them to do their thing. Crossing finger for 16 babies in 8 days time!

[jusdeb]

Awesome ...may I ask where and how much your candler was please?

[Diane]

I bought one off ebay, cost me about $30
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/CHICKEN-EGG-CAND ... 3f03437fb2

[jusdeb]

OK it says you dont have to lift the egg . Is that right ? How does it work ?

[finchbreeder]

That's a flasher version of what Mum uses. Just a torch with a long thin end that you can put right next to the egg and see if it is dark or clear. But don;t be in too big a hurry to chuck them. Always allow a couple of extra days and do a re check before you chuck.
LML

[Pete Sara]

or wait and and have a gourmet omlette when they lay a few.....

[Diane]

The candler has a very flexible neck which can be bent in all directions. The button to switch it on is on the handle end. I just bend the neck to whatever angle gives the best light into the egg. Dont need to touch the egg.
I carry it by bending the neck around my neck, keeps the hands free to open and shut doors, check seed and water while in the aviary.

[kimberley breeder]

Ok so...One nest looks like it was abandoned when the chicks just hatched..not sure why. Unfortunately they were already gone. One nest still has 5 eggs being icubated not sure if they are fertile yet as the cock is sitting strong but my other nest has 7 chicks!! Looking goo so far with foo intheir crops. Judging by their soze looks like hatching took place over 3 days. Sooo cute!!

[flap]

Well done, that's great!

[Diane]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you.