Mama Duck Attacked!!

[WingingIt]

I know nothing about ducks, but just found this thread and wanted to say that I'm rooting for you, too! Good luck!

 

[katharinad]

The egg may have gotten to cold and died. Please don't give up you never know.
Katharina

 

[MamacatPatch]

They are still solid black inside except for the air hole! I was hoping to see some movement! I might candle them again tonight.

With about one week left there shouldn't be any liquid in them right?? Unless, of course, there is no duck in it.

 

[chickboss]

That's what I would think.. I mean, they still have a week of growing to do, so there is fluid in there for sure, but I don't think they would be sloshy or anything.. But I would hold off until you know for sure. I had a chicken egg quit at about the same time, about a week to go, and it wasn't sloshy at all.

 

[katharinad]

In the last week they are all black and I never see movement in them. I guess I would have to sit and watch really long with a strong light. I'm now just using a cheap $3 stethoscope. With that I can hear heartbeat and movement. Candling can be really tricky. For me it works best on a weekly check. First week blood vessels, second week further growth, third week almost black, 4th week total darkness.
Katharina

 

[MamacatPatch]

Wow never thought about a stethoscope! What a cool idea!

Yep, they seem to be totally dark right now and no movement.

 

[kidcallous]

Anxiously awaiting an update!!!

 

[mylittlechickpea]

 

[the4heathernsmom]

hmmmm I am curious how this turns out for you. we are trying to hatch in a still air for the first time right now. Neat set up you guys did!! Sorry to hear about the momma!!!

 

[chickboss]

x2, this is edge of your seat stuff for sure...