How long to see veins on muscovy eggs?

[shelleyd2008]

I have 2 different sets of muscovy eggs in the bator. One was set on the 7th and the other on the 10th. This would make them at days 9 and 6 respectively. So how long do I wait to see veining in them? I did notice some in one of the eggs, though I'm not sure which set it was.

 

[shelleyd2008]

Anyone know?

 

[Maidservant]

Mine are on day 11, and they had definate veining last night. I didn't check them any earlier than that though.

Emily in NC

 

[shelleyd2008]

My first set of eggs is on day 10 today, and tonight I can see veining in 5 of 9 eggs! I don't know how I didn't notice it before, since it is pretty obvious!
the other set is on day 8, and I can just barely see veins starting in some of them. I wonder if it's because the shells are kind of 'creamy' looking? My ducks eggs are all white, and pretty clear, like porcelain, so they are easy to see into.

 

[MDC]

If you're experienced & have a good eye you can tell by about day 4-5. ..oh, and a good light & a good, dark room. It's a combination of technique, environment, skill, & of course the egg!