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How to Tell if Duck Eggs Are Dead or Alive
Duck eggs can be a fun and rewarding challenge to incubate, but it’s important to be able to quickly distinguish between a live and a dead egg. Luckily, there are a few simple methods you can use to tell if your duck egg is dead or alive.
Testing Methods
These are some of the tests you can use to determine if your duck egg is alive or dead:
- Candling - Using a specially designed light, you can peer into the egg and examine the growth development. This is generally done after a few days of incubation to help ensure that the egg is healthy and alive.
- Float Test - Placing the egg in a bowl of water can help you identify the difference between a living egg and a dead egg, as living eggs will sink and dead eggs will float.
- Tap Test - With the pointy end facing downward, gently tap the egg and listen for the sound it makes. A living egg should make a solid sound, while a dead egg will sound hollow.
- Vent Test - A living egg will have a noticeable cul-de-sac at the air vent, while a dead egg will not. If you have candled the egg and it passes the float test, placing it on the edge of a candle flame may reveal a lack of air pockets around the air vent.
By following these simple tests, you can easily tell if your duck egg is dead or alive.
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