Chiquita's eggs have been in the incubator for a week now last night. I just candled them and 3 are coming along perfectly. Not only are the veined up you can see the embryo and watch the rhythmic movement of it and the veins. I could get lost just staring at that in fascination but each egg was only out at most 2 minutes. The 2 eggs I was questioning are now without a doubt duds. They did not even try to start. In truth though, 3 is a perfect number for this time of year. And because they are silkies, they will not outgrow their brooder at that number until they are about 2 months old when they will be ready to transition outside if weather permits. During that 2 months, they will become the most spoiled and pampered chicks who will probably protest the injustice of it all when they are moved to the big outdoors.