Fertile?

[Mylied]

Do any of these look fertile? Pics are hard to get but it looks like a white ring to me. But could be wishful thinking. Duck eggs if it matters.

 

[FortCluck]

I see none that are fertile. Their be a distinct bullseye and I don't see one on any of these.

I would check your eggs again in a few weeks.

How old are your hens and how old is the drake? Have you seen them mating?

 

[Mylied]

I see none that are fertile. Their be a distinct bullseye and I don't see one on any of these.

I would check your eggs again in a few weeks.

How old are your pullets/hens and how old is the cockerel/rooster? Have you seen them mating?

They are ducks. Around a year old. Yes I've seen them mating. I've only had him this past week and got excited when I saw what looked like bullseyes to me.

 

[nuthatched]

They are ducks. Around a year old. Yes I've seen them mating. I've only had him this past week and got excited when I saw what looked like bullseyes to me.

I think it takes a fewweeks after introducing a male for the eggs to be fertile, but could be different for ducks...

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Do any of these look fertile? Pics are hard to get but it looks like a white ring to me. But could be wishful thinking.

I think I can see what you are seeing and they do look bullseye-ish in your video and when I zoom in on the pics. Admittedly, discerning bulls-eyes is not my strong suit.

It does take a few weeks for 100% excellent fertility... Usually to allow for introduction and personalities.. but only a couple days really for some fertility. Each egg gets fertilized after the ovum is released... about every 25 hours in chickens (not sure of exact timing in ducks, but close). And they can be fertile for up to 2-3 weeks after the male is removed.

The bullseye can be difficult to discern in very fresh eggs and develop a little better after sitting a few days, I believe. Then the cells have had more time to divide and multiply, etc

The one with blood spots is NOT ideal for incubation and IF you can see those through candling before setting, avoid them as they likely will not do well anyways in my experience.

Yes I've seen them mating. I've only had him this past week and got excited when I saw what looked like bullseyes to me.

Believe it or not... some birds including ducks actually have the ability to reject sperm from a non preferred mate!
One documentary I watched said that the less desired mates were even more active and deposited more sperm per ejaculation than the more desirable males. Seems like it was even specifically ducks.

That being said if you are excited to incubate... start collecting eggs and set them when you are ready!

 

[FortCluck]

They are ducks. Around a year old. Yes I've seen them mating. I've only had him this past week and got excited when I saw what looked like bullseyes to me.

Sorry I was half asleep when I was writing, but I'd let the Drake mate a bit more before checking for bullseye's again. Check them in another 2 weeks and then they should be fertile.

 

[Mylied]

Well at least some are fertile. :-D I put some in the incubator a few days ago just to see and 4 are showing signs of life so far. The embryo is above the number.

 

[aart]

The embryo is above the number.

Not seeing any veins?
Like this day 4 egg:

 

[Mylied]

Not seeing any veins?
Like this day 4 egg:
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Technically it's just barely 3 days. I set them late in the day. I can see a circular vein and then tiny ones going to the center in person. Just hard to get a clear pic.

 

[Mylied]

Close to day 4 pic.