HELP ME PLEASE

[stephgio]

Hi i found an abandoned duck nest and saw the dead mother next to it so I took the eggs to try to hatch them. I’ve had them for 16 days but I know that they have been alive for at least 23 days because I saw the nest before the mother died. Anyway, there was 6 but now there’s only 2 left because the other ones started smelling bad. these last 2 dont smell bad but I haven’t seen any movement when candlung. Also the shells have some discoloring and spots on them. I have no idea how far along these eggs are or if they’re even alive. how Much longer should I continue to incubate them? Or are they dead? I will attach pictures of them. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO!!!

 

[hysop]

I see veins in #3 so I hope it’s still alive. I would keep incubating them just for the odds of one hatching.

Do continue keeping an eye (or nose) out for them in case they are dead.

 

[MGG]

Hi i found an abandoned duck nest and saw the dead mother next to it so I took the eggs to try to hatch them. I’ve had them for 16 days but I know that they have been alive for at least 23 days because I saw the nest before the mother died. Anyway, there was 6 but now there’s only 2 left because the other ones started smelling bad. these last 2 dont smell bad but I haven’t seen any movement when candlung. Also the shells have some discoloring and spots on them. I have no idea how far along these eggs are or if they’re even alive. how Much longer should I continue to incubate them? Or are they dead? I will attach pictures of them. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO!!!

Yeah, number 3 is alive. Is there a rescue that can take them? They're illegal to have. What kind of incubator are they in? Did you calibrate a thermometer to check the temp with? Uncalibrated ones are almost always wrong.

 

[ChunkyBirb]

Number one looks a little spotty (although that could be something on the shell). The eggs I have incubated get a rotten smell and look spotty when dead. Although the air cell looks really big, so maybe it is close to hatching time It wouldn't hurt to wait and see if they hatch.

 

[stephgio]

Yeah, number 3 is alive. Is there a rescue that can take them? They're illegal to have. What kind of incubator are they in? Did you calibrate a thermometer to check the temp with? Uncalibrated ones are almost always wrong.

I did not know they were illegal to have, I will look into places I can bring them, thank you for letting me know! I made an incubator, after doing a lot of research online and yes I do.

 

[MGG]

I did not know they were illegal to have, I will look into places I can bring them, thank you for letting me know! I made an incubator, after doing a lot of research online and yes I do.

Yep! If they're wild ducks. If they're Muscovies they're legal. Definitely ask around though.

 

[Crestcrazy2]

Hi i found an abandoned duck nest and saw the dead mother next to it so I took the eggs to try to hatch them. I’ve had them for 16 days but I know that they have been alive for at least 23 days because I saw the nest before the mother died. Anyway, there was 6 but now there’s only 2 left because the other ones started smelling bad. these last 2 dont smell bad but I haven’t seen any movement when candlung. Also the shells have some discoloring and spots on them. I have no idea how far along these eggs are or if they’re even alive. how Much longer should I continue to incubate them? Or are they dead? I will attach pictures of them. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO!!!

What kind of duck was it ?

 

[stephgio]

What kind of duck was it ?

No I don't, but I attached a picture of the mom that I took before she died Do you know what kind she is?

 

[Crestcrazy2]

No I don't, but I attached a picture of the mom that I took before she died Do you know what kind she is?

Maybe mallerd

 

[MGG]

No I don't, but I attached a picture of the mom that I took before she died Do you know what kind she is?

Its not a mallard. Where do you live?