Muscovy Duck Eggs

[HarmonyEostre]

When candling one of my female muscovies, I saw what looked like two embryos growing. Is that even possible? It was also heavier than my other egg I'd candled that looked normal.

 

[sourland]

It is possible for a double yolk egg to contain two developing embryos. Generally such eggs do not result in viable hatchlings. In some cases with assistance ducklings/chicks have been hatched from double yolkers.

 

[Muscovy Wunda]

Twin eggs fascinate me! What Sourland said. I've read many posts on here about peoples experiences with twin embryos. Unfortunately alot fail but some do indeed hatch.

 

[HarmonyEostre]

Thank you!!