Are these emu eggs fertile? Hatchalong

[ShannonsChimkens]

She left another today… should I let them collect a few and let Goose sit? Or keep taking them until the incubator is full

The concerns…

#1 Goose or even Willy could sit on an egg prior to them having a batch together and accidentally start incubation. Which will kill the embryo when Goose gets up and leaves it.

#2 Goose may be too young and not know what to do. Which would mean several eggs could be wasted if they’re left out for too long.

#3 If the eggs are wasted, that’s $ that could have been made selling the eggs or chicks. Which would mean longer to get an incubator.

OR… fill up the incubator (4 more slots left) and let them have the rest of the eggs for the season.

 

[LavenderDaFlerf]

She left another today… should I let them collect a few and let Goose sit? Or keep taking them until the incubator is full

The concerns…

#1 Goose or even Willy could sit on an egg prior to them having a batch together and accidentally start incubation. Which will kill the embryo when Goose gets up and leaves it.

#2 Goose may be too young and not know what to do. Which would mean several eggs could be wasted if they’re left out for too long.

#3 If the eggs are wasted, that’s $ that could have been made selling the eggs or chicks. Which would mean longer to get an incubator.

OR… fill up the incubator (4 more slots left) and let them have the rest of the eggs for the season.

Fill it up and let them have the rest.

 

[ShannonsChimkens]

Fill it up and let them have the rest.

Thanks! I was leaning that way too. I feel bad taking their eggs. Every time lol so if they can have a batch at the end, I’ll feel better about it.

 

[casportpony]

She left another today… should I let them collect a few and let Goose sit? Or keep taking them until the incubator is full

The concerns…

#1 Goose or even Willy could sit on an egg prior to them having a batch together and accidentally start incubation. Which will kill the embryo when Goose gets up and leaves it.

#2 Goose may be too young and not know what to do. Which would mean several eggs could be wasted if they’re left out for too long.

#3 If the eggs are wasted, that’s $ that could have been made selling the eggs or chicks. Which would mean longer to get an incubator.

OR… fill up the incubator (4 more slots left) and let them have the rest of the eggs for the season.

I love them!

 

[ShannonsChimkens]

I love them!

Cutest little creatures

 

[casportpony]

Cutest little creatures

Get some pictures of them for the cutest baby fowl contest that starts in February.

 

[ShannonsChimkens]

Get some pictures of them for the cutest baby fowl contest that starts in February.

If they hatch, there will be a ton of photos.

 

[casportpony]

If they hatch, there will be a ton of photos.

 

[JCinNM]

I vote #2. They need to learn how to raise eggs at some point. You have 9? eggs, let them keep the rest as practice. It might be confusing and frustrating to lay those eggs and see them disappear.
Note: I know zero about Emus.

 

[Diane H]

Are they known to be good parents? Some birds aren’t. I guess you won’t know if you don’t try.