Fishy smelling twin egg - what should I do?

[Ideazoo]

Hi,
I am incubating some duck eggs and noticed one egg had twins. Now on day 17 the egg smells fishy and I can't tell if it's still alive. I'm afraid if the embryos die it will rot & explode. Should I remove the egg from the incubator?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Remove all leakers and stinkers.

 

[WalnutHill]

Remove all leakers and stinkers.

x2

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Remove all leakers and stinkers.

X 2 - unfortunately, successful incubation and hatching of twins is not all that common.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Trying to hatch double yolkers is a bad idea. One, if not both, normally die. Not enough space or nutrition. They're not mammals.

 

[Titanpaul726]

Hi,
I am incubating some duck eggs and noticed one egg had twins. Now on day 17 the egg smells fishy and I can't tell if it's still alive. I'm afraid if the embryos die it will rot & explode. Should I remove the egg from the incubator?

I would cull it because of the smell. The double yolk is a challenge I would take up just to give it a try. I guess what I'm trying to say is I wouldn't get rid of it for a double yolk. It's rare to hatch two healthy chicks but think of the bragging rights you'd have if you pulled it off!