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How do you know if the life in the egg is alive?

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by chickensioux, Dec 20, 2009.

  1. Dec 20, 2009 #1
    chickensioux

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    I have one call duck egg that appears to have a duckling inside. It is totally dark except for the air cell at the top. Is there any way to tell if whats inside IS alive?
    It is on its 28th day of incubation. The other 4 appear to be duds.
     

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