Double yolks

[mattie]

Polly lays 2 or 3 double yolkers every week. I was wondering if anyone has hatched twins? Did they survive?

 

[cochins1088]

I have tried a couple of times ans none of mine have made it to hatching day. I know it has been done before but many time one dies, or they bother die. And if they did make it to hatching day, you would have to know the perfect time of when they will be ready to help them out, because the two babies in there almost always need help. I mean, one of them won't even have an air sac. Also usually their isn't enough space for them both in a double yolker egg. But you can go for it, if I get another around hatching time, I sure will. But be prepared for disapointment as the odds are greatly against it. Every one says they are a waste of time, but I think it would be so cool if it actually worked out. Here is a video of someone doing it sucessfully, but remember, it's pretty rare.

 

[mattie]

Wow - thanks for the link. I've decided not to hatch her eggs as I couldn't cope with any deaths. The lady did an amazing job in the video, tho'