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How to Tell If an Egg Is Fertilized: Simple Tests, Timelines & Tips

Animal By Nov 12, 2026

If you keep backyard chickens, you may wonder whether the eggs your hens lay are fertilized and could develop into chicks. Having a rooster in your flock makes fertilization possible, but it does not mean every egg will be fertile. Fortunately, you can check an egg using a simple technique called candling. You can also examine the yolk of an…