Abandoned duck egg. Need help asap

[Miss Lydia]

So she had one duckling from July hatch?

 

[lilnuggets]

So she had one duckling from July hatch?

Yes only 1 from July and she took care of that one fine. Never had to bring it inside she protected it and got defensive anytime someone was near by. Not sure what went wrong this time

 

[lilnuggets]

How is the egg doing now?
Is the pip any bigger?

Yes it has started zippering. I'll post a new picture in a minute

 

[lilnuggets]

If I'm lucky I will have a baby before my bedtime! Egg has started zippering

 

[chickens really]

Looks dry so might need assistance out?

 

[casportpony]

If I'm lucky I will have a baby before my bedtime! Egg has started zippering

Good luck!

 

[WVduckchick]

 

[lilnuggets]

Looks dry so might need assistance out?

How do I tell if it needs help out? And how do I help it out? I have never had to do that before. I do have a cup of water in there for humidity but maybe it's not enough?

 

[chickens really]

How do I tell if it needs help out? And how do I help it out? I have never had to do that before. I do have a cup of water in there for humidity but maybe it's not enough?

All you do is use a tweezer or a knife to follow the zip pattern. Go extremely slow. If any blood appears then stop.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Wait till others weigh in before you start helping looks like it’s doing pretty good from here.