Help! Unsure about fertile duck eggs...

[Crazy Duck Lover]

Your welcome! Egg 2 is so dark because it has most likely internally pipped. Did you see any movement in/near the air sac when you candled it?

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

Your welcome! Egg 2 is so dark because it has most likely internally pipped. Did you see any movement in/near the air sac when you candled it?

I didnt think the flash light was strong enough to see movement so I'm not sure. I may try again tomorrow

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

Not sure which egg...

 

[Crazy Duck Lover]

I’ll bet #2! Is the ducklings a mixed breed?

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

I’ll bet #2! Is the ducklings a mixed breed?

It is! Hahaha my mom checked last night and it definitely was Egg 2. You're good! It's a muscovy duckling.

Egg 1

So you think Egg 1 isn't looking good?

Now that Egg 2 has hatched, will she give up on Egg 1? If so, when is good to remove the egg if it doesnt hatch?

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

After the big announcement... Toph (momma duck) is inside the coop with Thumper (Egg 2) and aunt Jinora is paying a visit to the new addition.

Visiting hours...

They're all so curious.

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

@Weeg it hatched!

 

[Crazy Duck Lover]

The main thing that’s making me hesitate with egg 1 is this part:

I’m on a phone so it’s kinda hard to tell, but that area looks like dark red in color. With a full term, healthy it it should be all dark. Does it have a rotten smell? If not, leave it till she stops sitting. I’m not too familiar with broodys but I believe they will sit for a few more days after the eggs start hatching. Good luck with this eggy!

Edit: I went back and compared the first photos you posted to this one. This egg really has me wondering now lol. It looks like it has filled up more and it has darkened. I’m really confused with this egg! Let’s tag someone: @MGG @Kiki @Pyxis

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

The main thing that’s making me hesitate with egg 1 is this part:
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I’m on a phone so it’s kinda hard to tell, but that area looks like dark red in color. With a full term, healthy it it should be all dark. Does it have a rotten smell? If not, leave it till she stops sitting. I’m not too familiar with broodys but I believe they will sit for a few more days after the eggs start hatching. Good luck with this eggy!

Edit: I went back and compared the first photos you posted to this one. This egg really has me wondering now lol. It looks like it has filled up more and it has darkened. I’m really confused with this egg! Let’s tag someone: @MGG @Kiki @Pyxis

Thank you soooooooo much! You've been very helpful

I didn't notice any bad smell but I'll let it be until she stops sitting.

After looking at so many photos, I really thought Egg 1 was more hopeful. Had no clue of anything about internal pipping.

I'm still in disbelief Egg 2 finally hatched glad I didnt get ripped off craigslist.

 

[Weeg]

Yay! So exciting! I'm so glad you had a good outcome, and the eggs your picked up actually hatched! Congratulations and enjoy your new addition!