24 hours since first external pip....

[dpenning]

Ok, I know ducks take longer. Yesterday I had tiny external pips in 4 of my six pekin eggs. Now they each have at least two "pip dents" where they have punched a couple of holes. How long do you let them cook before going in to assist? Today is day 26.I guess the way I should ask it is how long do you wait with no progress before you assist?

 

[Quacking Pigeon]

@Miss Lydia
@casportpony

 

[casportpony]

I like to wait ~48 hours.

 

[dpenning]

I like to wait ~48 hours.

You have the patience of a saint! LOL I can see two of them wiggling, one has clearly opened a hole, I can hear them working it so that will help with the waiting.

 

[casportpony]

You have the patience of a saint! LOL I can see two of them wiggling, one has clearly opened a hole, I can hear them working it so that will help with the waiting.

I learned the hard way it's better to wait. Helping early usually doesn't end well.

 

[casportpony]

FWIW, the last 20 or so that I hatched did not require any assistance, so as long as yours pipped in the normal spot they should be just fine.

 

[Knighstar679]

I have learned that when that don’t go putting multiple dents in that their may be cause for concern. But I still try to wait them out as long as seems safe.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Now the hard part The Waiting

 

[dpenning]

Got home this evening to two birds out and one pushing out when I walked in the door! In no time they were playing soccer with the remaining eggs. I've moved the three to the brooder and have two good eggs that are still working, they have external pips. The sixth egg was a no go. I dipped their bills in water like I do for chicks and have crumble on the floor of the brooder as well as in a feeder. Is there anything else I need to do for newborns? The other ducks I got from ideal at a day or two by the time I got them!

 

[Feike]

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