Is it a Blood ring?

[TymberrWolf]

hey, I have a duck egg and I don't know if it's fertile or not and I candled it lightly and saw a small ring and the end of the egg. I'm not exactly sure what this means, maybe a Blood ring? I hope not!

 

[Wickedchicken6]

I don't believe that's a blood ring.
That looks more like something to do with the air cell.

 

[Wickedchicken6]

I found these on the internet. They are not always the same, but here are a few different eggs with blood rings where the embryo has died.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Looks like an air sack to me. Don't quote me
Welcome to BYC!

 

[WVduckchick]

yep, that's just the air cell. Normal.

 

[Wickedchicken6]

hey, I have a duck egg and I don't know if it's fertile or not and I candled it lightly and saw a small ring and the end of the egg. I'm not exactly sure what this means, maybe a Blood ring? I hope not!

I'm glad there are others who are confirming that it appears to be the air cell. I hope the egg is fertile...best of luck with it!! I hope you also keep us informed...it's nice to know how things work out.
I didn't notice you're a new member...welcome to BYC!!!
It's fantastic you've joined the flock!

 

[TymberrWolf]

Thanks guys, this info really helped, I hope it does hatch!

 

[TymberrWolf]

Hey, does this look normal for a day 3 duck egg incubation? (Well I took a photo last night, so technically day 2)

 

[Wickedchicken6]

I'm used to candling from the top where the air cell is and I've only dealt with 4 duck eggs...lol. But I'm from my experience, a darker yolk like that may indicate that it's developing. It's usually not as distinct looking as your egg is...it's usually more golden and glowy if that makes any sense? I could be also be wrong, so please know that.

I'd sure like to hear if there is any signs of an embryo in a few days.

 

[TymberrWolf]

Ok, thanks!