Jerm the duck Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Hi, I would love some advice.... I have a very happy Aylesbury who is now 18 months old. We have recently collected two consecutive eggs (collected a few hours after they were laid) to find that they are full of blood - not just a small veining or spot, but almost completely dark red/black. She lives with a male mallard, who she constantly hassles for duck loving - although his efforts seem to be mostly in vain! Surely this blood would not be formed in such a young a fertalised egg? Or is it? Are there any other conditions that can cause this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Bec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Sounds as if an internal bleed has been incorporated into the egg. It happens from time to time with chickens, so I imagine the same goes for ducks. It generally settles. If it continues, it might be worth asking a vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerm the duck Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 Aaahhh - Ok, thanks. I'll give it a few days and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky1 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Egluntyne thanks that's good to know. Bec welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
