Hatching Muskovy duck eggs for the first time

[Luv Ducks]

There's one thing that confuses me, though. They all seem to be behind. This one is on day 7, but it looks like it's on day 4 or 5.

Since Muscovy Ducks take 35 days to hatch it may take longer to see any results in those eggs. Sometimes the incubator can be off too and it will take even longer than that for them to hatch. Good luck with your eggs. I love my Muscovy Ducks!!!

 

[beardielover3]

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

There's one thing that confuses me, though. They all seem to be behind. This one is on day 7, but it looks like it's on day 4 or 5.

In my experiences muscovy eggs take long to get going. They are incubated for a long time compared to other poultry species. Give them time. I never weed out the infertile ones until at least 2 weeks in just in case. I have read incubating them in an incubator can be tricky, so it won't be as successful as if the hen brooded them.

 

[beardielover3]

I hand mist my eggs with a spray bottle. How many times a day should I do that?

 

[SilverBirds]

I hand mist my eggs with a spray bottle. How many times a day should I do that?

Starting on day seven, on mist my eggs once a day.

 

[Oob Child]

Why?

Age can effect the fertility of eggs, and age of the rooster can effect it too.
I'd keep them in a bit longer, I didn't realize they were Muscovy ducks. After day 10 try candling them again and looking at a chart on Google for Muscovy duck eggs.
Keep us updated!

 

[beardielover3]

I think I can see the eye now! The circle is HUGE and taking up most of the egg. There are more veins.

 

[beardielover3]

Here's a picture: WARNING very hard to see.

 

[SilverBirds]

Do you have just the one egg?

 

[beardielover3]

Do you have just the one egg?

I have 3 eggs. This is the only one showing any growth.