Double Yolk Incubation Research Project

[MarlyMonster]

Has there been any consideration to the possible need for a higher humidity range due to multiple embryos sharing one egg? I'd imagine that they'd use up the egg's resources significantly faster.

I’m monitoring weight and air cell size and adjusting humidity accordingly. I’ll find out today if I have to adjust more since I’m weighing again! The resources might be a problem but there’s not much I can do about that with this batch unfortunately
Already looking into alternatives for the next batch!

 

[MarlyMonster]

If that was the case, that would mean that humidity would be consumed faster, not that they'd need more humidity.

Since this is my first time incubating I don’t have a frame of reference for humidity consumption but it seems to be slow and steady right now. Not sure how it would compare to regular eggs though.

 

[iluvsedward]

I cant remember what day they made it to, not very far along at all. I dont think it was past day 5. I incubated one when my hen layed one and the other on a later date by a different hen.

How many eggs do you have left?

 

[MarlyMonster]

I cant remember what day they made it to, not very far along at all. I dont think it was past day 5. I incubated one when my hen layed one and the other on a later date by a different hen.

How many eggs do you have left?

Aww that’s sad they didn’t make it longer

I’m currently at day 14 with 10 eggs. 2 of them didn’t set so I took them out. There’s possibly one that passed away but I’m not sure yet so I’m giving him a little more time. About to go check on them and candle and weigh everyone so I’ll post an update later!

 

[MarlyMonster]

Hi lovely people!

So today was another weighing/candling day! There’s definitely some interesting developments happening. Some are doing great, while others not so much
I took pictures for you guys and will share my notes on them. Keep in mind, the picture might not reflect the notes 100% since it’s hard to capture what’s happening inside the shell.

Very happy with number 7!! Both embryos are visible and both are moving around! Took a video and will try to share that later. High hopes for these little guys!

The dark shape on the left worries me... I can’t tell what it is, and I also can’t see any veins or movement
Anyone have any insight?

While 1 was one of the ones I had high hopes for, it seems to have changed. While the two embryos are still very visible, they seem to be floating. Like when I turn the egg, they turn to stay on the side that’s up. Also no movement. Could they have passed away?

Yay 12! This is the other one that seems in perfect condition. Two masses (even though it’s hard to tell in the pic) and both embryos are moving with very prominent veining around both. Keep it up babies!

6 is another one that was doing well before, however there’s only one large mass as shown above, and the other is just a tiny dot.

Also no movement and the veins have gotten very vague

While 5 seems to only have one embryo, it’s a feisty one! Lots of movement from this little guy. He might not be a twin but I’ll still love him the same <3

I’m afraid 9 seems to have given up
The egg has gone pale and all the veins are gone. I’ll give him a bit more time but I’m afraid this one died

4 is another single embryo but very lively! Lots of movement and veins.

It almost looks like triplets in here with this picture haha. I can’t quite tell what’s in there, one is definitely moving lots (left near the bottom), and I think on the right is another one but I didn’t see any movement there. So it’ll be a surprise!

I already posted about this little one but with no change in the egg I still think it’s a dead one


2&3 never set so I took them out. Opening them up confirmed that they were doubles but just either weren’t fertilized or simply didn’t start developing.

Hope you guys enjoyed the little update! If anyone has any insight on the funky ones please feel free to share!


Marly

 

[iluvsedward]

Hi lovely people!

So today was another weighing/candling day! There’s definitely some interesting developments happening. Some are doing great, while others not so much
I took pictures for you guys and will share my notes on them. Keep in mind, the picture might not reflect the notes 100% since it’s hard to capture what’s happening inside the shell.


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Very happy with number 7!! Both embryos are visible and both are moving around! Took a video and will try to share that later. High hopes for these little guys!

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The dark shape on the left worries me... I can’t tell what it is, and I also can’t see any veins or movement
Anyone have any insight?

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While 1 was one of the ones I had high hopes for, it seems to have changed. While the two embryos are still very visible, they seem to be floating. Like when I turn the egg, they turn to stay on the side that’s up. Also no movement. Could they have passed away?

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Yay 12! This is the other one that seems in perfect condition. Two masses (even though it’s hard to tell in the pic) and both embryos are moving with very prominent veining around both. Keep it up babies!

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6 is another one that was doing well before, however there’s only one large mass as shown above, and the other is just a tiny dot.
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Also no movement and the veins have gotten very vague


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While 5 seems to only have one embryo, it’s a feisty one! Lots of movement from this little guy. He might not be a twin but I’ll still love him the same <3

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I’m afraid 9 seems to have given up
The egg has gone pale and all the veins are gone. I’ll give him a bit more time but I’m afraid this one died

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4 is another single embryo but very lively! Lots of movement and veins.

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It almost looks like triplets in here with this picture haha. I can’t quite tell what’s in there, one is definitely moving lots (left near the bottom), and I think on the right is another one but I didn’t see any movement there. So it’ll be a surprise!

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I already posted about this little one but with no change in the egg I still think it’s a dead one


2&3 never set so I took them out. Opening them up confirmed that they were doubles but just either weren’t fertilized or simply didn’t start developing.

Hope you guys enjoyed the little update! If anyone has any insight on the funky ones please feel free to share!


Marly

I dont think #s 11,6,1,9, or 8 are alive any more. I always give them an extra day or so and check again, although lately ive gotten so good at candling i trust myself to know when one has passed. Since im not actually there i couldnt tell you for sure haha but for me the veins are the biggest indication, then lack of movement and darker colors.

 

[MarlyMonster]

I dont think #s 11,6,1,9, or 8 are alive any more. I always give them an extra day or so and check again, although lately ive gotten so good at candling i trust myself to know when one has passed. Since im not actually there i couldnt tell you for sure haha but for me the veins are the biggest indication, then lack of movement and darker colors.

Yeah I think you’re right, they just didn’t look right to me either
9&8 definitely cuz they’ve gotten pale. I might try to open 8 to see what’s in there since it’s been like this since last week. The other’s I’ll give a bit more time.
Sad when this happens

 

[MarlyMonster]

Lost number 8 today

I already noticed last week that it suddenly got pale and no more veining was visible but after the candling yesterday and still not seeing a sign of life I decided it was time to take it out. Opened it up and realized it’s good that I did because the whole egg was starting to ferment, like a tiny hole I made had egg bubbling out of it right away.


But, on the bright side, I did get to practice hatch assist techniques so at least I’ll be able to help it’s siblings hatch should they need the assistance.


Good try little number 8!


Number 9 is now looking the same so I’ll give it a few more days, but it’s possible I lost that one too


Let’s stay positive and send lots of happy thoughts to these little duckies!

 

[tripletfeb]

 

[BigATC]

Great job! Enjoying the experiment and hoping for the best.