HELP!! Lone MUSCOVY egg found in gathered eggs from days ago is HATCHING!!!

JustJandBlove

In the Brooder
Apr 4, 2024
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Any advice appreciated. Constructive please. We aren't dumb. We aren't new to Muscovies and how clever they can be when laying on a nest. This isn't our first time finding a hatching Muscovy egg far from where it should be. By far I mean a couple feet. And by first, in each case, it is the only incident.

This morning I was sorting eggs after having a bird/house sitter this weekend. I am also questioning if it could be from 5 days ago and my fault. Anyways, I heard the unmistakable sound of an internally pipped Muscovy baby. So I start handling each one. As I do, I happen upon 2 ready to hatch Muscovy eggs. One of them still alive and trying to get out. I immediately darted out to the best momma I could find to lay on the egg and possibly hatch it. I also have an incubator I've got started up. I'm worried it may be shrink wrapped. Or, is this all in vain? Are we going to hatch a poor baby that has developmental problems due to being at room temperature for days? Anyone else have a similar experience with a positive outcome? Thanks in advance!
Love from all of us at J&B's Birds!!
 
Hopefully it will hatch okay. I've had eggs get chilled late in the incubation period and still hatch just fine.
Thank you! I hope so too.
I'm getting everything in order for an assisted hatch if needed. We absolutely love our Muscovies and will go to the ends of the Earth for them if needed. And have. Haha
Thank you again! All positivity is greatly appreciated and will be passed on to that fighting baby 😍
 

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