Helping duck eggs hatch- photos please help

[Duck eggs 2023]

Hello all!

Please if you have any advice on assisting my duck eggs hatch. Number 16 has been working hard and chirping/ trying to get his beak out. I believe he is resting right now, but when do you try to help?

Number 12 had a lot of movement yesterday and made a lot of progress through the night however I’m wondering is he having a hard time breaking out since he hasn’t made one consistent break through? Or is this normal and fine progress? Please any advice or when to help if needed for this little guy!

Thank you in advance!!!

 

[Yardmom]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching.64660/. Take the time to read the assisted hatch article. In my experience ducks take longer to do each hatching step.

 

[Duck eggs 2023]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching.64660/. Take the time to read the assisted hatch article. In my experience ducks take longer to do each hatching step.

Thank you so much!

 

[casportpony]

@Duck eggs 2023, I think #12 is ready to be assisted.

 

[Duck eggs 2023]

@Duck eggs 2023, I think #12 is ready to be assisted.

Thank you, so you think it is ok to take him completely out of the incubator?? Will that interfere with the others?

 

[Yardmom]

Yes open and take the egg out and then close the incubator back up quickly. If it seems that humidity doesn't recover quickly add damp paper towels are spray warm mist up up the humidity.