Is this normal?

[ecse129]

I have hatched chicks before but this is my first time with ducklings. They are growing beautifully but this one looks funny when I candle it. I can see the embryo moving so I know it is alive, but I didn't know if this was normal. This is a picture of the side of it.

 

[ecse129]

Forgot to add they are on day 9

 

[ChooksChick]

That is common for a shipped egg. Sometimes you'll see it with other eggs, but in general, just turn it as usual and proceed- they can hatch just fine with that aircell.

 

[ecse129]

Thanks! They are in a Brinsea with automatic turner, but because so many of the eggs were infertile now it isn't very full and the eggs mostly rest on their side so I didn't know if that was the problem. Thanks again!