How to tell if a chicken egg is fertilized without breaking it?

This is a question that can be asked by chicken breeders, egg production consultants, and home keepers. It is very important for the health of your chicken flock, as well as the quality of your eggs, to know if a chicken egg is fertile. If you want to know the fertility status of an egg in your chicken coop without breaking it, you can do it quite easily.

How to tell if a chicken egg is not fertile

First, you can check if the egg is infertile by candling it. You can do this by placing the egg under a light source. If you can see the embryo’s heart beating, the egg is fertile. If you cannot see the movement, it is not fertile. That doesn’t mean that it is not fertilized though.

How to tell if a chicken egg is fertile?

A fertile chicken egg is one that has been successfully fertilized by a sperm from a rooster. The shell color of each egg will also give you an idea if your chicken laid an infertile egg. An unfertilized egg will be a clear white color while an egg that is fertile will be a bright yellow color.

How to tell if a chicken egg is not fertilized without breaking it?

There are several ways to check if an egg is infertile, but the first thing you should do is place it in a bowl of vinegar. Put the egg in the bowl, cover it with vinegar, and let it sit for 12 to 24 hours at room temperature. Unfertilized eggs will turn white, while fertilized eggs will remain clear.

How to tell if a chicken egg is fertilized with an egg?

The signs that an egg is fertilized are clear and easy to see. If you have a chicken egg laying in a nest box, you can simply look at it every few days to see if the egg is ‘popping’ – the appearance of a small round bulge in the shell where the embryo is developing. If you are unable to find the chicken egg laying in the nest box, you can check under the chicken coop, around the compost or in the dustbins.