Da' Cute and Cuddly Call Duck thread!

[18angovem]

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Most just go by weight loss... I talked to my breeder last night and he said the guy he got his emus from incubated at 30%.

 

[casportpony]

@18angovem , when you opened the deceased egg, did it look like it had lost enough weight?

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Quote: 30% even after they pip?

-Kathy

 

[18angovem]

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Yeah...

 

[18angovem]

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Well the dead seemed like it was losing the same amount as the other egg until about 2 weeks ago and then it got very very light. I think that is when the chick died and started to rot and lose weight?

 

[casportpony]

Quote: When you opened it, did it look shrink-wrapped?

-Kathy

 

[18angovem]

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Well yes it did look shrink wrapped but the membrane was black not white....

 

[casportpony]

Quote: Hmmm... Have you seen this article:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/emu-hatch

I just sent an email to them and if they reply, I'll ask them to send you a PM.

-Kathy

 

[18angovem]

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Yeah but he/she hasn't been on in a year...I am so worried and feel helpless...

 

[casportpony]

Quote: I sent them an *email*, so hopefully they will reply and I be willing to help you out.

-Kathy