Frozen eggs

[HollyNoelle]

Hello Everyone!

Hope everyone has a great new year!!

I have a question! My females are FINALLY laying eggs! Woo hoo!! Found the first one New Years Day!! However, it’s freezing outside and I was curious if the eggs are still okay? I’m new to the whole ducks and egg collecting duties. So anyone have any advice or tips or answers to frozen duck eggs or collecting eggs in the winter?

Thanks

 

[silkie10]

They should be fine for eating, but Hatching is another matter. If it's below freezing outside I wouldn't try to incubate them.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I’d also try to collect as soon as possible because if left too long they will freeze and crack those you don’t want to eat.

 

[chickens really]

As long as the shell isn't split they are fine. Don't try to hatch them and collect in the morning

 

[HollyNoelle]

Thanks everyone! I’m just collecting no incubating going on here

 

[NhRN]

Uggg, frozen eggs! My 7 chickens have just started to lay, I am so excited! Today it is -4 degrees out and I found one egg this morning, another 3 eggs just now, the most ever so far in one day! Unfortunately all but one have had a small split in the shell, they are frozen! I thought I would be able to check frequently enough but I guess not when it's this cold out
Time for a coop cam!