Day 27 and there isnt any movement in my duck eggs and one has bubbles in it. Help

[Quackedup69]

Not sure what has happened. I hatched out three ducklings already any help as to what could have happened would be appreciated.

 

[drumstick diva]

I don't know much about ducks or hatching but, an egg that is oozing or bubbling sounds like a "stink egg," with a decaying embryo inside. Please very carefully put your hand inside a plastic bag and pick up the egg as gently as possible. Seal it closed. Then take it outside where it can't contaminate the incubator or any remaining eggs.

Stink eggs explode easily and spread bacteria everywhere. Is there a safe spot you could put the hatchlings and unhatched eggs while you sanitize the incubator?

I do advise that you post on the "Duck Forum," for the best information. Have you tried cheeping at the eggs to see if any reply? Have you candled the eggs at all?

I think generally 28 days is when the average ducklings hatch so there is still a chance the others are viable. Best of luck

 

[Quackedup69]

I don't know much about ducks or hatching but, an egg that is oozing or bubbling sounds like a "stink egg," with a decaying embryo inside. Please very carefully put your hand inside a plastic bag and pick up the egg as gently as possible. Seal it closed. Then take it outside where it can't contaminate the incubator or any remaining eggs.

Stink eggs explode easily and spread bacteria everywhere. Is there a safe spot you could put the hatchlings and unhatched eggs while you sanitize the incubator?

I do advise that you post on the "Duck Forum," for the best information. Have you tried cheeping at the eggs to see if any reply? Have you candled the eggs at all?

I think generally 28 days is when the average ducklings hatch so there is still a chance the others are viable. Best of luck

 

[Quackedup69]

Thank you drumstick diva. I have candled the eggs. I noticed the air bubles tonight. I have movement in all but that one egg. Should i throw it out?

 

[ronott1]

I can move this thread to the Duck or incubation forum. Let me know if you want me to. You will get more help there

 

[ronott1]

Thank you drumstick diva. I have candled the eggs. I noticed the air bubles tonight. I have movement in all but that one egg. Should i throw it out?

Leave it unless it smells like sulfur.

 

[Quackedup69]

Leave it unless it smells like sulfur.

It smells fine. Just no movement at all. And the air bubbles are the major concern for me

 

[Quackedup69]

Thank you ronott1

 

[Quackedup69]

I can move this thread to the Duck or incubation forum. Let me know if you want me to. You will get more help there

Ronott1 yes please

 

[ronott1]

Ronott1 yes please

I moved the thread for you.

At the end of incubation you do not always see movement. The bubbles can come from handling sometimes. Shipped eggs do this all the time. They can still hatch so don't give up hope.