duck eggs out too long???

[ro.netcmarie]

how long can you have a duck egg out before you put it i the incubator? have one that i had one on the counter for about 3 weeks before putting it in the bator. is that too long, or should i just throw it out? i candeled it today, has been in for 3 days now, looks like i see some veins. not for sure if it is possible. if the egg was out too long or not. please anyone help!!!

 

[Dances with Ducks]

From Storeys Guide to Raising Ducks "Ordinarily, the shorter the storage period, the better the hatch, a few eggs that have been held 4 weeks or longer may hatch, but for good results the general rule is not to keep eggs for more than 10 days before setting them."

LENGTH HATCHABILITY
OF STORAGE PERCENTAGE
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1 - 7 days 71
8 - 14 days 64
15 - 21 days 47
22 - 28 days 18

 

[ro.netcmarie]

Tlhanks a bunch!!!! I am hoping for the best

. I candeled them yesterday day 3, didn't see anything yet, the tester egg was on the counter longer than the others. the other 4 are very fresh, but i will candle it again maybe wednesday. wish me luck!!!!

 

[Wifezilla]

I am going to candle on day 6. The longest mine were out was 3 days.