How to tell if a quail egg is fertile before incubation?

Using quail eggs for incubation is a great way to add variety to your flock without the demands of a larger breed. However, knowing if a quail egg is fertile before incubation is important, especially for those who plan to breed their quail. To determine whether or not a quail egg is fertile before incubation, all you need to do is candling the eggs.

How to tell if a quail egg is fertile before hatching?

First, you need to make sure that the egg is fertile. To do this, you need to check how the quail laid the egg in the first place. If the quail laid the egg in its own nest, it will be easy to observe the egg. If the quail laid the egg somewhere else, such as on the ground, you will need to check the egg through a window or under it. A quick way to do this is to gently tap the egg with a twig

How to tell if a quail egg is fertile before you incubate it?

If you are trying to determine if the quail egg is fertile before you put it in the incubator, you can do it by candling. You can buy a candler at any hardware store. It’s a small, simple light source that looks like a flashlight. You shine the light through the shell and look for a ‘capillary action’ in the egg. The presence of a clear capillary action usually means that the egg is fertile.

How to tell if a quail egg

The easiest way to determine if a quail egg is fertile is to check the egg-shaped end. If it's pointed downward, that means the egg is not fertile. If the egg is pointed at an angle, then it's possible the quail laid that egg. To determine if the quail egg is still fertile, you'll need to do an incubation test.

How to tell if a quail egg is fertile?

There are two types of quail eggs, fertile and infertile. A fertile egg will have a small white circle in the middle of its shell that is called the ‘pip’. If you are unable to find this mark, you can still determine the egg’s fertility by candling the egg. If you do not have a candling light, use a flashlight. You can also use a smartphone as a candling light. Focus the light on the shell to get