Duck Eggs

[tjones1119]

We are incubating 3 duck eggs . They are around day 28, and on has some liquid coming out. I have tried candling but can not see clear enough to see if it it trying to hatch... Any advice??

 

[Kevin565]

. What breed are they?

 

[tjones1119]

Mallard Ducks.

 

[tjones1119]

There was a nest abandonded. 2 hatched yesterday and i am waiting on the other 3.

 

[Kevin565]

Have you noticed any small chipped areas at all on these?

 

[tjones1119]

No chips. Just a liquid coming out little by little. Is the egg bad?

 

[Kevin565]

I've always used broodies with hens so can't be too much help. If liquid is coming out like that I would think it's bad but hopefully someone who incubates can be of more assistance.

 

[tjones1119]

Well thank you for your help anyways.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

If oozing liquids and the egg has not been pipped or a chip of shell missing then it need pitched before it becomes a stink bomb on you. Use a plastic bag over your hand, pick up said egg, pull bag over and tie shut. This way if it pops its in a bag.

 

[Kevin565]

It's no problem at all. I hope the rest of your batch hatches for you!

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