Mama Duck Attacked!!

I know nothing about ducks, but just found this thread and wanted to say that I'm rooting for you, too! Good luck!
 
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.
 
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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.
 
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
 
Wow never thought about a stethoscope! What a cool idea!

Yep, they seem to be totally dark right now and no movement.
 
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Anxiously awaiting an update!!!
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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!!!
 

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