Can a baby duck die while it is still in the egg?

Question

I know the eggs are fertile but its the 28th day now and they havent been doin anything is it possible that they died in the egg?

Answer 1

They can die durring incubation and befor hatching. SOme can even durring hatching. They can strain themselves and arnt strong enuff to free themselves. SOme have deformaties and die. SOme die after a couple days.

If you collected the eggs within 5 days there is a high chance they will be fine. If the eggs have been outside for a week or 2 than they could be dead but look alive. I have seen a couple eggs that had pope the yolk and it exploded in the egg which caused the baby to die.

The last coupkle of days are the criticalist. You need to have the temp between 98-100 degrees. Turn them at least 3 times a day. Have plenty of water in the rings at the bottom of incubator at all times. Increase the humidity the last 3 days. This helps soften the shell for them. Add sponges or mist of water sprayed on them.

Answer 2

yes if mom isn't taking care of it and keeping it warm.

Answer 3

I think so. Maybe if the egg isnt warm or turned like the mom would do.

Answer 4

yes they can if they are not warm enough or they just might die

Answer 5

Aritficially incubating eggs is very chancy.  There are many factors to consider other than temperature.  Such as keeping the humidity at the proper percent.  Making sure that while turning eggs  they are not jarred , being certain not to turn them in the same direction, allowing air not to become stale.  I artificially hatched many bird eggs and was succesful about 75 percent of the time.  Dont be hard on yourself for not doin the right thing.  Even professionals  lose eggs.

Also dont give up on those eggs, they may still hatch.  Give them a few more days

Answer 6

well actualy if u wana make sure theres this trick tht works very well get a bucket n fil it with water if they float theyre babies if they dont theyr roteen n if u open them they wil STINK badly so put em like in a bag n throw em out ..:) hope dis helps :D

Answer 7

Yes, it can, unfortunately. But this happens in all species.

Answer 8

yes if you roll it down a hill at easter it will

Answer 9

yes of if is not warm