Found Robin Egg

[caseyandmikey]

Today my mother and I found a Robin egg in perfect condition under a bush. We brought it home and put it on some soft socks and under a lamp. I put a portable heater on high as I've read the incubation temperature is above 90 degrees. I have soft music playing and have my Grey away from the egg. Is there any chance for this fetus? I want to be sure I do everything possible to give it a fighting chance. If s/he does hatch..what should I do about feeding, care, etc? Any info would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

what would be the safest and most efficient way to candle the egg? I couldn't see anything with one light. Would flashlights or candles be better? I watched a few videos and am having trouble understanding what each thing means. If there's red then the embryo died but if there's black it's alive? I'm sorry I am just confused and want to try to do the right thing. Thank you.

Edited May 20, 2014 by caseyandmikey

[SRSeedBurners]

Knowing what I know of hatching chicken eggs, you also need a humidity component. In the beginning it's around 50% and rising within the last week as the chick gets ready to dig out. I always used a hygrometer inside an incubator to measure temp and humidity. My hens still get better hatch rates than I ever could.