Muscovy Duck Eggs - Day 38

[lfrances2140]

I am incubating muscovy duck eggs. My first one hatched on Sunday which was day 34. I have 4 other eggs still in the incubator which I candled and were positive that they were fertilized. It is now day 38.. what should I do? Take them out and toss? This is my first time incubating muscovy ducks. Thanks in advance!

 

[SilverBirds]

Candle the eggs before tossing. Depending on your temperature and humidity during incubation they could've developed slower.

 

[lfrances2140]

Is it possible to see if they are still alive for if they just didn't fully develop or died before hatching?

 

[Miss Lydia]

Muscovy take anywhere from 35-37 days so if they are on day 28 they have a way to go.

 

[SilverBirds]

Muscovy take anywhere from 35-37 days so if they are on day 28 they have a way to go.

Was 28 days a typo?

 

[SilverBirds]

Is it possible to see if they are still alive for if they just didn't fully develop or died before hatching?

Candling is the best way to tell if they are alive. Have you candled at all during the incubation process?

 

[lfrances2140]

Was 28 days a typo?

Yes, sorry! It was a typo. They are on day 38

 

[lfrances2140]

Candling is the best way to tell if they are alive. Have you candled at all during the incubation process?

Yes, I candled several times. Before lockdown, I candled again and only put the developed eggs back into the incubator.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Candle again before tossing.