TWO eggs two yolks each AND TWO EMBRYOS each moving at day 14!

[Pbsaphire6754myingoing]

As far as I understand with double yolkers, one embryo will likely die due to lack of nutrition and space as one will become stronger the other weaker. If the one dies and then rots in the egg, bacteria will likely kill the other. Lazy Gardener is correct, generally these eggs are not set and if discovered during incubation, they are discarded.
Sorry to be such a downer, I know there have been successful hatches of these but they are very, very rare. Are these the only eggs you are incubating now?

Unfortunately NO I HAVE ALL THAT ARE IN THERE READY TO BE LOCKED DOWN. How do I kill them this late when they are all moving and hatching is in 3 days??? OMG I don't don't if I can, I accidentally took a saddle sac for a bad egg and I was so far from being right now I'm just getting over that sight. This is only option? What about a separate incubator?

 

[Pbsaphire6754myingoing]

As far as I understand with double yolkers, one embryo will likely die due to lack of nutrition and space as one will become stronger the other weaker. If the one dies and then rots in the egg, bacteria will likely kill the other. Lazy Gardener is correct, generally these eggs are not set and if discovered during incubation, they are discarded.
Sorry to be such a downer, I know there have been successful hatches of these but they are very, very rare. Are these the only eggs you are incubating now?

Hi did you receive my reply? Especially about putting into another Bator?

 

[Pbsaphire6754myingoing]

Does anyone have an opinion about placing the two eggs in another Bator or no?

 

[Wyandottes7]

If you are concerned about the other eggs, then I would move the double yolkers to a separate incubator, just to be safe. Though, with so few days left before hatching and both embryos still left alive, I wouldn't be overly concerned about the eggs becoming rotten and exploding.

I definitely would not kill the double yolker embryos at this point, in the interest of both ethics and curiosity. People have had them successfully hatch before; not all double yolker incubations end in disaster. Do keep in mind that there is a chance that not all the chicks will survive, as hatching double yolkers is risky, but at least give them a chance to hatch.

Please keep us updated and good luck with your hatching! It is rare to see double yolkers make it this far and it would be interesting to see if they manage to hatch and thrive.

 

[drumstick diva]

Sending good hatching vibes your way

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Hope your hatch goes well.

 

[JaeG]

You will more than likely have to help them hatch as they won't be able to get into the correct position to hatch by themselves. It will be a judgement call on your part when you step in to help them. Read through this article to give you an idea of what you'll need to do:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching.64660/

 

[Joeschooks]

Generally, such eggs would not be set in incubator, or removed when they are candled during early development. Chances of healthy chicks hatching from double yolkers are very slim. My advice to you would be: don't set those eggs in the first place.

X2. But very interested to see how you get on and

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us
Hoping for the best

 

[Pbsaphire6754myingoing]

If you are concerned about the other eggs, then I would move the double yolkers to a separate incubator, just to be safe. Though, with so few days left before hatching and both embryos still left alive, I wouldn't be overly concerned about the eggs becoming rotten and exploding.

I definitely would not kill the double yolker embryos at this point, in the interest of both ethics and curiosity. People have had them successfully hatch before; not all double yolker incubations end in disaster. Do keep in mind that there is a chance that not all the chicks will survive, as hatching double yolkers is risky, but at least give them a chance to hatch.

Please keep us updated and good luck with your hatching! It is rare to see double yolkers make it this far and it would be interesting to see if they manage to hatch and thrive.

Hi Wyandottes7, thenk you for your input! I have another question and do I hit "conversation" to post it out there? They were all alive and wiggling the eggs but when I put them all in lockdown there none are moving at all on day two and don't know if normal. I'm getting nervous. I canceled them just be fore. I want to candle them I'm so scared. Is it normal for them to be dorment now? My others hatched when I put cover on at lockdown. So I don't know if this is normal.
Regards-the newbie