Well I had to help one of the chicks out of his shell today. I guess I'd shrink-wrapped him in there from all the candling. I learned my lesson, just so happy he hatched out alive. Any suggestions on when and how to introduce the new hatchling? I've got a little brooder that I'll move him to...
Thanks everyone for the welcomes! One little duckie came out today. Had to help him because his membrane was glued to him. My mistake. I'm just so glad he made it. I've made him his own little brooder. Any suggestions on when to introduce him to the older guys? The two week olds have their own...
I've got two Cayuga duck eggs in one of those two egg incubators. The hatch time is supposed to be 28 but we're on day 31. At least one of the eggs is still alive and has internally pipped. There has been clicking and cheeping since last night. Can I help the babies at all? What should I do...
Hey all,
I've been incubating two Cayuga duck eggs in one of those tiny two egg incubators. It's been 30 days and the chicks both appear to be alive. One has internally pipped (I think) but the other has not. Neither have externally pipped. Is there anything I can/should do?
Also, we...