Call duck eggs day 26 getting worried

[Fiona123]

I've been following along too. I had a bit of stress with my call incubation this spring too. I had great help like you. Those babies are getting a good chance so just breathe you are getting there!

Thank you xx

 

[Pyxis]

I think it has internally popped as loads of air space if looking in the shell? X

Can you see the beak at all?

 

[WVduckchick]

My heart breaks for you. I'm so sorry you lost the first one. Late deaths are common with call ducks. I know that doesn't make it hurt any less, but I do not believe it was any fault of yours.

I lost one today too. It was partially zipped, but was stuck inside another egg shell and malpositioned too. Looks like momma tried breaking it free, part of the shell was bitten off, but it was still unable to get it out. It was gone when I found it.

 

[Fiona123]

Can you see the beak at all?

Yes I can but with a clear film over it? Xx

 

[Fiona123]

My heart breaks for you. I'm so sorry you lost the first one. Late deaths are common with call ducks. I know that doesn't make it hurt any less, but I do not believe it was any fault of yours.

I lost one today too. It was partially zipped, but was stuck inside another egg shell and malpositioned too. Looks like momma tried breaking it free, part of the shell was bitten off, but it was still unable to get it out. It was gone when I found it.

Thank you... it’s just heartbreaking didn’t think I could get so attached... I feel for you too but the others look beautiful... have they all hatched now xx

 

[WVduckchick]

Thank you... it’s just heartbreaking didn’t think I could get so attached... I feel for you too but the others look beautiful... have they all hatched now xx

I don't know if any more have hatched. I'm still at work

 

[Pyxis]

How are things going? Any more hatched?

 

[Fiona123]

So after being so heartbroken yesterday I woke up this morning to the other one with a wing coming out... so just removed few bits of the egg... while he was really pushing and being noises and I am now the proud mummy to this little baby

 

[Pyxis]

View attachment 1431684 So after being so heartbroken yesterday I woke up this morning to the other one with a wing coming out... so just removed few bits of the egg... while he was really pushing and being noises and I am now the proud mummy to this little baby

Great news! Any more on the way?

 

[Fiona123]

No... the other one that I thought hadn’t internally pipped doesn’t look like it’s moving anymore... and the other eggs was no movement at all yesterday so think this is the only one... I’m trying to find any ducklings anywhere as worried it’s on its own x