Late hatching

[janewoodjetts]

My Muscovy has been on her eggs now for 37 days she is very dedicated but no signs of babes, when should I worry? Her sister hatched 2 a few months ago that were spot on 35 days.
She is on 9 eggs,

 

[Sarah B.]

I wouldn't worry for another few days. It might have been too cold at a point and that slowed down the hatching process or something like that. Did you candle the eggs? If so and they showed clear signs of development you shouldn't worry. Some just come late and need to take a bit longer.

 

[janewoodjetts]

Thank you guess it's just me being anxious but mother nature knows best and the weather here has cooled over the last week by a considerable amount

 

[Sarah B.]

Thank you guess it's just me being anxious but mother nature knows best and the weather here has cooled over the last week by a considerable amount

No problem. I was exactly like you last time I hatched. 1/3 hatched (for me it was too hot). And it's probably the weather that influenced the hatch so just stay chill

 

[janewoodjetts]

No problem. I was exactly like you last time I hatched. 1/3 hatched (for me it was too hot). And it's probably the weather that influenced the hatch so just stay chill

 

[janewoodjetts]

5 days late she has rolled 3 out but totally covering last 6 , feeling sad don't think she gonna be a mummy this time

 

[Sarah B.]

5 days late she has rolled 3 out but totally covering last 6 , feeling sad don't think she gonna be a mummy this time

Aw, well, maybe next time. She probably just needs some experience (and warm weather). Don't lose hope. Try again. My first hatch was a fail too. . . my second was not however I've got now three healthy chicks

 

[janewoodjetts]

Thanks Sarah, now need advice on what to do, should I try and remove all the eggs. Worried she's been sitting for 6 weeks tomorrow and she needs to get out and start eating/drinking more again

 

[Miss Lydia]

@janewoodjetts I'd have mum get off the nest and candle each eggs and handle gently in case any are rotting. You want to be sure before you toss.

 

[janewoodjetts]

Have removed all 9 eggs today day 45 checked a couple and they must have been so close, they looked like her sisters live chicks we had 2 months ago, Can only assume it was the heatwave followed by a 10 degree drop in temperature in their last week ..
A horrid day for us and Lily , thanks for all your help