Detached air cells on all eggs (shipped)

[Oldegarlicshnapp]

I do not turn shipped eggs for the first 3-4 days (basically until I see development). I have had pretty good success with shipped eggs this way even with detached and saddled air cells.

I see rings in some of them, like how it is on days 1-2. They won’t get stuck and die if I don’t turn them that long? These are tiny eggs, but I don’t know if that changes anything.

 

[HollowOfWisps]

I see rings in some of them, like how it is on days 1-2. They won’t get stuck and die if I don’t turn them that long? These are tiny eggs, but I don’t know if that changes anything.

Do you have a picture? Many people mistake the growing yolk for a blood ring in the first few days. No they will not get stuck and die if you do not turn them for the first few days.

 

[Oldegarlicshnapp]

As long as they don't leak or stink, I don't recommend pulling them.

No I won’t pull them since they’re damn expensive! Just posted this up to increase my chances given the cost

 

[Oldegarlicshnapp]

Agreed, don't turn eggs for 3 to 4 days, I went through that on my last hatch.

What’re you using to gauge between 3-4?

 

[junior67]

What day are you on? Sounds like that is the yolk you are seeing.

 

[Oldegarlicshnapp]

Week 1 is the most critical time for turning. That timeline doesn't change with detatched air cells.

Can you give me the run down on this?

 

[Oldegarlicshnapp]

What day are you on? Sounds like that is the yolk you are seeing.

Oh I’m not sure how far along these are, they just arrived by shipping today

 

[Oldegarlicshnapp]

Does anyone this this egg is dead without an air cell?

Compared to this egg with a visible air cell

 

[Oldegarlicshnapp]

Update: the air cells haven’t settled. It’s day three (excluding first day in incubation) and I’m not seeing anything other than the yolk.

Not sure how to start turning these guys

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[New duck mommy 2021]

Is there an update to these eggs ?
@HollowOfWisps I just got 18 shipped eggs. They really took a beating on travels. 6 have fully detached air cells the other 12 are in place but jiggly and saddled
It’s been almost 22 hours since they arrived
I have now set them in my bator inside the egg carton so they stand upright
Just looking for advice on how to give them the best chance
Although this is new to me ( shipped eggs ) I am excited to take this challenge on
I have hatched many but it’s my ducks eggs so I know what to expect