Duck egg air sac

[Samantha1415]

I’m so nervous it’s going to get to the hatching stage and they aren’t going to be able to get out! I done so much research but seems I managed to miss the part that I actually needed to know, But I now know for the future, I’m definitely going to keep them going.. everything else is going so well really clear veins, I think I can even see a little heart beat. Fingers crossed xx

 

[Nathalie]

Those are indeed oddly shaped air cells. This happens very often when the eggs are shipped. Something to do with the difference in air pressure during transport and sometimes when they have been shaking around too much during transport. And sometimes due to both.

Usually the air sack will straighten up by itself over time, but sometimes it just keeps that odd shape. Just make sure that it grows big enough for the chick to be able to breath when it internally pips.

 

[Samantha1415]

Those are indeed oddly shaped air cells. This happens very often when the eggs are shipped. Something to do with the difference in air pressure during transport and sometimes when they have been shaking around too much during transport. And sometimes due to both.

Usually the air sack will straighten up by itself over time, but sometimes it just keeps that odd shape. Just make sure that it grows big enough for the chick to be able to breath when it internally pips.

Thank you! Xx

 

[Samantha1415]

All four of my ducklings hatched!! So so cute