Day 19 duck egg

[Letticethemagpieduck]

hello, quick question. I have 3 eggs on the 19th day of incubation and just had a query about one of the eggs (probably just over thinking). In the picture I posted below there is a circle at the bottom. Think it’s made of veins but I don’t know. Is this ok? Second question, is it possible for me to have felt one of the ducklings peck/hit the shell when I candeled it? I thought I did but maybe not. Thanks x

 

[sylviethecochin]

That egg looks pretty good.

At this age, if the embryo died, you'd see a dark mass and discolouration. A blood ring is made up of disintegrating blood vessels, and looks nothing like that.

As for your first question--I imagine it's possible. Eggs in the late stages of incubation do wobble a bit in water, I hear. I've never felt/seen it myself, though.

EDT: Mind you, my hands aren't exactly delicate and sensitive.

 

[Letticethemagpieduck]

That egg looks pretty good.

At this age, if the embryo died, you'd see a dark mass and discolouration. A blood ring is made up of disintegrating blood vessels, and looks nothing like that.

As for your first question--I imagine it's possible. Eggs in the late stages of incubation do wobble a bit in water, I hear. I've never felt/seen it myself, though.

EDT: Mind you, my hands aren't exactly delicate and sensitive.

Ok brilliant thank you. Pretty sure that I’m reading too much into everything I notice since this is my first ever incubation

 

[Miss Lydia]

Wow I’ve never seen that in any eggs I’ve candled. Let’s see if we can get some experienced hatchers here to help you. @WVduckchick @Pyxis

 

[FluffTheDuck]

Post pictures when they hatch! <3

 

[sylviethecochin]

Wow I’ve never seen that in any eggs I’ve candled. Let’s see if we can get some experienced hatchers here to help you. @WVduckchick @Pyxis

It's very circular--but I have seen a few similar (though admittedly less regular) formations. Unless someone shoved an engagement ring up the duck's butt for a surprise proposal, I'm guessing it's just a slightly odd vein formation.

 

[Letticethemagpieduck]

Post pictures when they hatch! <3

Definitely

 

[Letticethemagpieduck]

It's very circular--but I have seen a few similar (though admittedly less regular) formations. Unless someone shoved an engagement ring up the duck's butt for a surprise proposal, I'm guessing it's just a slightly odd vein formation.

Haha brilliant. Thank you x

 

[Miss Lydia]

lol that’s interesting thought about the ring. It’s very unusual looking. I am sure it’s okay especially since the rest of the veins look very healthy.