Another duckling can't get through membrane

[L0rraine]

I posted yesterday after helping a duckling out because the shell was coming off, but it couldn't seem to get through the membrane. (the eggs are under a broody duck) I swore I'd always let nature take it's course after creating a bloody mess last night (tho' the duckling has thankfully so far survived). The membrane is even whiter and dryer in this second egg and I'm pretty sure this second duckling isn't going to make it out on its own. QUESTION - I've turned on my incubator (which I've never used) to 99 degrees and filled the water channels up (it's a still air). It seems I've read somewhere that sitting the egg on a damp towel and misting could help to soften the membrane. Should I bring the egg in and try this? And then, if I need to try to make a hole after observing it for a while, is the best place to do it where the bill is? That's where I started yesterday and got blood almost immediately.

It seems there have been some very good threads on how to aid the ducklings (chicks), but I can't remember where to find them.

 

[ritzzy]

I say if your gut tells you that it absolutely will not hatch on its own, after 24 hours after pip or so, then you may want to take it and help it.

Here's a good link I used when I helped my lil guy out just this morning

http://www.silkiechickens.com/helping_chicks_hatch.htm

Here's another from this forum.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=48726

Hope it helps! Keeping my fingers crossed for your little duck.

Good luck!

 

[L0rraine]

Thanks!! - I just noticed the 'STICKIES' up top and should have read through those first.