Hi all,
Yesterday anfternoon our first duck egg pipped. We know ducks take a long time to fully hatch so we weren’t worried however by 10pm the duck had pushed its bill thru the pipped area. It’s breathing and opening/closing its bill but not making noises. I figured it’s still breathing so we are good. Went to bed and this morning it doesn’t look like any progress has been made. It is now 4pm and still no progress (no zipping). I’m wondering if the duck can not get its bill back into the shell to continue breaking it. Again, it’s still opening/closing it’s mouth and every so often moving but I’m afraid it’s getting shrink wrapped. Knowing this is typically a long process is keeping me from intervening but how long should I wait? I have been trying to find videos or photos of someone in a similar situation but haven’t. So any info help is greatly appreciated.
Yesterday anfternoon our first duck egg pipped. We know ducks take a long time to fully hatch so we weren’t worried however by 10pm the duck had pushed its bill thru the pipped area. It’s breathing and opening/closing its bill but not making noises. I figured it’s still breathing so we are good. Went to bed and this morning it doesn’t look like any progress has been made. It is now 4pm and still no progress (no zipping). I’m wondering if the duck can not get its bill back into the shell to continue breaking it. Again, it’s still opening/closing it’s mouth and every so often moving but I’m afraid it’s getting shrink wrapped. Knowing this is typically a long process is keeping me from intervening but how long should I wait? I have been trying to find videos or photos of someone in a similar situation but haven’t. So any info help is greatly appreciated.