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Ha! I never even thought about the lights being shined into the pointy end...duh! :D

All of the eggs have the air cell at the small end? Were these eggs shipped to you? It is very odd for it to be on the pointy end. Are you sure you are looking at the air cell and not just the fluid area below the chick? Day 14, the egg would be fairly full and dark, but could still have some...

Those are well within acceptable limits. Remember a broody outside would fluctuate that much over night also. :)

I would recommend popping over to this incubating thread for specific hatching help. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1081034/hands-on-hatching-and-help/6390#post_17333810 Usually after an internal pip, they will externally pip within 48 hours (for ducks. -- chickens are usually within...

Humidity is a huge variable. Where are you located? How is the humidity in your area? Places where its very humid this time of year, like it is where I live in WV, I dont add any water, and it still maintains 35% humidity in the bator. Very dry locations may need to add some water, so they...

I had one. Like many have said, there are mixed reviews on it. Personally, I thought the on-board sensors were horrible, but if you have reliable (accuracy-tested) thermometers and hygrometers, these units can work. I had a few successful hatches before mine wouldn't hold temp. I think it is...

Correct, you do not count the "set" day. Or count it as Zero, if you prefer. Easiest way to remember is if you set on a Monday, they should hatch on a Monday, etc. (dependent on breed, of course, as some differ) By day 28, mallard-derived ducks, you really should have some pips, at least...

I don't necessarily agree with dark. Even a broody will get off the nest throughout incubation, and the eggs can get light. My main goal with my incubator is draft-free, and as close to consistent temperature as possible (not near a window or air vent). Nearing the end of incubation, I leave...

If you don't have any pips yet, they likely won't hatch tonite. Its not an exact thing, because of temp fluctuations, etc. Normally they will pip on day 26/27, and hatch on day 28, but its only a guideline. Have you not seen any pips yet?

Just an extra comment about ducks...they take a little longer than chicks, from initial pip to hatch. Even 40+ hours is not uncommon. Its a lonnnnng 2 days!

I was also going to mention plastic baskets, but that's a nifty idea with the laundry bag!

Good luck! Here's a pretty good duck candling chart also!

x2!

Wow! Nice!

I've read that higher elevations do better with higher humidity throughout incubation, but I'm only at a few hundred feet @sidewing could you offer any input on high elevations?

Ok, so you DO sound a "little" obsessive... Wow, that's alot of everything! I don't think you could ever be accused of going in half-azzed! So are you selling birds? Eggs? I assume you started a business? And one more BIG question, if you don't mind....do you think you could pick one...

I saw your pic in the bag, but didn't comment there. The bag obscures a lot, but it looks to me like they quit very early, day 10 or less. Neat! Baby ducklings are still my favorites. Was this recently? Where's the pics?

Because you aren't obsessive like some of us.

I liked the float test when I first heard of it (with incubating eggs), but now I cringe when someone mentions it. The float test can really only "prove" that you have a live one in the egg, by wiggling in the water. Failing the test doesn't always mean the chick is dead. I've read too many...