Are My Ducklings Dead?

[gatrapper]

Hey y’all,

I put some duck eggs in the incubator on 12 March. This morning, my power went out around 10:30. I was on a work call and forgot about the incubator until 11:15. I ran next door to my in laws and plugged the incubator in there. The temp read 77-83 degrees on my thermometers. Are my ducks dead or do you think they will make it?

 

[Wezdin]

I would say they are ok, dont throw them out.

 

[2 many chickens]

I think they will be okay. Have you candled them since this happened?

 

[gatrapper]

I haven’t candled them since the power went out. How can I confirm if they are still alive?

 

[2 many chickens]

I haven’t candled them since the power went out. How can I confirm if they are still alive?

By candling them, you should see veining and maybe movement if they're still alive, which I'm sure they are.

 

[faith5]

Your ducklings should be alright. Don’t rush to candle the eggs. Keep them in the incubator for now so they can get warm again.

 

[gatrapper]

I’ve been candling them up until this point. I haven’t candled them since. I hope everything will be fine.

 

[Appenzeller]

Stay calm, I had duck eggs for 2 days with irregular heat. Ducks are hardy just dont handle and candle them to much.

 

[Isaac 0]

Could you post a picture candling them? More than likely they will be fine, I've had broodys go off the nest for a few hours and the babies hatched fine, hatch time might just be delayed a bit.

 

[gatrapper]

Checked the eggs last night. I have 9 eggs. 8/9 are moving. Under a week to go.