Worried about duck egg

[BelovedBirds]

Oh okay, thank you so much. I will keep it in the incubator and refrain from candling it untill monday or tuesday. This is what the other one looks like, could you help me figure out how far along they are? I don't know if its day 20 or 15, I'm quite new to this and I forget to count the days sometimes View attachment 3064468 this one gave me some movment, it seems to be doing very good

You say you forget to count the days, did you not note what day you set the eggs in the incubator? It shouldnt be too difficult to figure out what day

 

[BelovedBirds]

I was candling my ducks today to update everyone and ask about their age because I forgot the day (I know my bad) But when I looked at the one I call tiny dancer I saw this. View attachment 3064342View attachment 3064345


And it just doesn't look right. ..View attachment 3064347

Doesn't look good, do you see any movement?
Give it another 24-48 hours and then candle again if you aren't sure. It should be clear by then if this one has passed away

 

[LocalJuiceBox]

Doesn't look good, do you see any movement?
Give it another 24-48 hours and then candle again if you aren't sure. It should be clear by then if this one has passed away

Okay, thank you. I got four more duck eggs today, i just got home sorry for the late replies. Today its still looking full but I'll wait till monday.

Also I have another question about two ducks at the ranch I work at. I will try to take pictures next week, but basically they are both missing feathers all along their necks. I know its due to other drakes mating with them though they are both male... but one is also missing feathers along its wings, which usually is because it's not able to preen itsself. I want to seperate them from the other ducks but It's sadly in my power. Is there any medication I can give them to help? Also, one has big bubbles on two feet, skin is starting to grow over them. it looks like bumblefoot but he dosent have mites. what can I do to help him?

 

[BelovedBirds]

Okay, thank you. I got four more duck eggs today, i just got home sorry for the late replies. Today its still looking full but I'll wait till monday.

Also I have another question about two ducks at the ranch I work at. I will try to take pictures next week, but basically they are both missing feathers all along their necks. I know its due to other drakes mating with them though they are both male... but one is also missing feathers along its wings, which usually is because it's not able to preen itsself. I want to seperate them from the other ducks but It's sadly in my power. Is there any medication I can give them to help? Also, one has big bubbles on two feet, skin is starting to grow over them. it looks like bumblefoot but he dosent have mites. what can I do to help him?

bumble foot isnt caused by mites, bumble foot is caused by standing around on hard surfaces...
How many drakes are there to females? Can you get a photo of the feather loss? And the bumble foot, if you can.

 

[LocalJuiceBox]

bumble foot isnt caused by mites, bumble foot is caused by standing around on hard surfaces...
How many drakes are there to females? Can you get a photo of the feather loss? And the bumble foot, if you can.

Next Saturday when I go in there I can, my phone was dead last time so i was not able too. The female ducks look in better condition than the hurt males, most still have all their feathers. One has a weird foot but she was born that way

 

[BelovedBirds]

Next Saturday when I go in there I can, my phone was dead last time so i was not able too. The female ducks look in better condition than the hurt males, most still have all their feathers. One has a weird foot but she was born that way

poor boys, drakes do get awfully this time of year, do a head count while you're there, make sure they're in correct ratio

 

[LocalJuiceBox]

poor boys, drakes do get awfully this time of year, do a head count while you're there, make sure they're in correct ratio

I will. We just got some new ducks too, some runner duck mixes, and those beautiful blue emerald ducks. As well as three chicks that hatched not too long ago, there are a ton of ducks there omg

 

[SilverBirds]

If there are to many males, the top drakes may be chasing and pulling feathers of the lower drakes. As for the bumble foot, it's an infection which I imagine makes it very painful to walk on. If left untreated it can get even worse and can result in death.

 

[SilverBirds]

Any news?