Question about hatching duck eggs

[EnidaGetMoreEggs]

Hello, my nephew gave me a duck egg to hatch. Its my first time attempting to hatch an egg. I think I am doing everything right except I am only available to turn the egg twice a day, every 12 hrs. Is this okay? Will I hurt the baby by not turning it more often? Also, the egg has been incubating for about six days. If turning it only twice a day will cause damage, is it to late to purchase an electric turner? Any advise will help. I really want to help this baby. Thanks!

 

[Mvan42]

They should be ok turning twice a day. (I think) you could get a turner if you wanted, but isn't necessary that's all on what you want to do.. A little time from the heat won't hurt the eggs if you do purchaseone and put it in the incubator. A mama will leave her nest to eat and thing for a little bit evey few days or so.

 

[Ruby Rogue]

It's better to turn them an odd number of times, so the chick isn't always resting on the same side during the night when you aren't turning them.

 

[EnidaGetMoreEggs]

It's better to turn them an odd number of times, so the chick isn't always resting on the same side during the night when you aren't turning them.

Hi Ruby. I'm on day 14 and decided to candle my duck egg. I did not see any movement. do you think it died?

 

[Ruby Rogue]

Hi Ruby. I'm on day 14 and decided to candle my duck egg. I did not see any movement. do you think it died?

I don't know. Sometimes you can't see movement. Can you post a video of your candling and I'll let you know what I think?

 

[EnidaGetMoreEggs]

I don't know. Sometimes you can't see movement. Can you post a video of your candling and I'll let you know what I think?

I don't know. Sometimes you can't see movement. Can you post a video of your candling and I'll let you know what I think?

I had no luck with video but I will try and upload several pics. Please keep in mind I have not seen any movement while candling this morning.

 

[EnidaGetMoreEggs]

I had no luck with video but I will try and upload several pics. Please keep in mind I have not seen any movement while candling this morning.View attachment 2725237View attachment 2725237View attachment 2725237View attachment 2725243View attachment 2725237View attachment 2725238View attachment 2725239View attachment 2725240View attachment 2725241View attachment 2725242View attachment 2725243

Sorry my camera isn't the best

 

[Ruby Rogue]

Sorry, I can't really tell from your pics. I'd leave it a few more days and see if there are any changes at all. If it doesn't grow, or if there are no veins visible then it's a probable quitter.

 

[Angel07]

Can you see veins? If you can it’s okay but if not it might not be right.

 

[EnidaGetMoreEggs]

Sorry my camera isn't the best

Update it didn't make it.