duck eggs

[tater1982]

my female ruin and the drake got hit by a car 4/4/2002 i just seen she had a nest with 7 eggs in it today 4/9/2022 if i incubate these is there a chance they could hatch ? or is it to late ? thanks

 

[SilverBirds]

I'd try and see what happens. Sorry about your ducks

 

[TwoCrows]

Sorry about your birds and eggs.

It depends on a lot of things as to whether the eggs are still viable. Was she setting on them previously? If the eggs were half way through the cycle and stopped being brooded on, by now they are probably dead. If the eggs were just laid and haven't been frozen or disturbed too much, they may still be fertile. Eggs can sit for 10+ days in the right conditions and still be fertile.

 

[tater1982]

Sorry about your birds and eggs.

It depends on a lot of things as to whether the eggs are still viable. Was she setting on them previously? If the eggs were half way through the cycle and stopped being blooded on, by now they are probably dead. If the eggs were just laid and haven't been frozen or disturbed too much, they may still be fertile. Eggs can sit for 10+ days in the right conditions and still be fertile.

in the previous years she wouldnt set on them till there was about 15 to 20 eggs in nest so im thinking these eggs are maybe week in a half old

 

[TwoCrows]

in the previous years she wouldnt set on them till there was about 15 to 20 eggs in nest so im thinking these eggs are maybe week in a half old

You might give it a try and incubate them, I would bet something hatches! If not, you gave it a try.

 

[TwoCrows]

And when you do incubate, start a thread in our Ducks forums here on BYC. Those Duck people know everything!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/ducks.42/

 

[My2butterflies]

If they have been sat on for a few days you should be able to tell by candling them. If all you see is yoke then I would go ahead and set them. If really can’t hurt to try! Sorry about your duck pair

 

[Sfolsom]

my female ruin and the drake got hit by a car 4/4/2002 i just seen she had a nest with 7 eggs in it today 4/9/2022 if i incubate these is there a chance they could hatch ? or is it to late ? thanks

I think it's worth a shot! Hope for the best and candle at a week to see if they are good.