Call duck eggs day 26 getting worried

[WVduckchick]

Oh ok... that makes sense it that is ok for me to try and break xx

Yes, just go slowly and carefully. How long has it been since internal pip?

 

[Fiona123]

I’m not actually sure if isn’t the membrane maybe shrink wrapped! But very active and noises... I have applied coconut oil and put back for moment? Do I wait so long and see how it does or try and break a whole in it? X

 

[WVduckchick]

I’m not actually sure if isn’t the membrane maybe shrink wrapped! But very active and noises... I have applied coconut oil and put back for moment? Do I wait so long and see how it does or try and break a whole in it? X

I'm not sure I understand. Do you still have just a small hole, or did you remove most of the air cell end of the shell?
Active is good! The more of the shell that you remove, the more likely you will have to continue to assist, as it progresses and is ready to fully hatch. Once we open them up, we usually have to open it far enough that all they have to do is push out when ready.

 

[Fiona123]

Yes made a bigger hole ok so do I do that process over a few hours opening more? X

 

[Fiona123]

 

[Fiona123]

I wish I could up load video but it won’t let me? Just looks like a clear gloppy film over though?

 

[Redhead Rae]

I wish I could up load video but it won’t let me? Just looks like a clear gloppy film over though?

You can upload the video to YouTube and post a link here.

 

[WVduckchick]

At this point, I would go ahead and remove more shell. Just the shell over the air cell end (like my pictures back in post #35)
You can use tweezers, fingernail, etc. Just pick off the end where it is not attached inside. There aren't any blood vessels out there, so just be careful when you get to where the inner membrane meets the shell.
Then coat it with some coconut oil, observe the blood vessels, and check the beak to make sure its free and in open space, without fear of any goo getting in its mouth. Don't peel any of the membrane until you check the blood vessels. If you still see heavy ones, then just leave the membrane intact, apply the oil, and put it back in the incubator.

 

[WVduckchick]

This picture is a chicken, but the idea of how to start with the assist.

Then wait for blood vessels to recede to do more.

 

[Fiona123]

Ok that’s very helpful I’ll continue... to do that.. x