Guide 03 · Candling & Pre-hatch
Inspect gently and prepare before hatch.
The timing below is a chicken-cycle example from the supplied English manual. It is not a universal schedule.
01
Manual exampleManual inspection windows
The English user guide describes first candling on days 4–6, second candling on days 11–12, and third candling on days 16–17 for its chicken example.
Guidance source: Manual example
02
Safety warningHandle eggs gently
Dim the room for visibility, avoid shaking or sudden movement, and complete inspection promptly to limit temperature and humidity loss.
Guidance source: Safety warning
03
Manual exampleUse the manual’s visual examples
The supplied diagram shows examples labeled small cracks, free-floating air bubble, unfertilized eggs, and dead embryos. Use it as manual evidence, not as a substitute for qualified advice.
Guidance source: Manual example
04
Manual examplePrepare relative to the target day
The guide states that automatic turning stops four days before the target hatch day. Its 21-day/day-18 timing is a chicken example; minimize lid opening near hatch.
Guidance source: Manual example
