Well, I'm sorry about the wreck, but you'll only get a very short reprieve from picture-posting duties before the villagers begin to reach for pitchforks and torches...so best be coughing up some fabulous Basil shots soon!!
I haven't been on to lurk in some time, but now that I'm back I mean...
I second the vote on the feather duster. Alternatively, if you have a plush toy you can put in, that may help, though it will be ruined. Again, hanging it so he van go underneath will be best. I use disposable puppy training pads for brooding, but you could also use old towels you can shake out...
Wow.
I had to pull an all-nighter last night for work (two or three times a year) and left the house at 6 last night, got home around 1 this afternoon. You guys had a ton of excitement!!
Having raised a lonely duckling before, I highly recommend getting yourself another pair of ducklings...
Have you got a place where you can get some chicks, ducks, etc.? You're going to need to have some buddies for this thing or it will drive you bonkers once it hatches. Anything you hatch will imprint on you as Momma and will go lulu wanting attention if there aren't any companions. With a lonely...
GAH!!!! Ok, you MUST lift just a teeny corner of the pipped shell so you can KNOW it has air. Then mist it once with a spray bottle of water and return to hand-sitting.
Yes, this is enough that I couldn't lurk any longer without speaking up...best of luck, and hope it goes well. I'll be back...