Call Ducks Finally Hatched

[chickster5003]

Ok so one duck is moving it's bill around but the other is just sitting there barely moving and the membrane around the chick is like slimy yellow looking. I still see veins go I'm going to wait but do u think I should help once it absorbs the veins and yolk

 

[Dianne1928]

Ok I did and they keep poking at the hole and I can see the little bills!!

This is just my opinion, but don't let them keep struggling to get out too long. They will keep trying until they die from exhaustion. I would candle them to see if all the blood veins have dried out. And if they are also wiggling freely inside the egg, (You can feel it if you hold the egg) If so, it is time to help. Very carefully. remove the shell around the air hole. Wet the membrane so you are sure there are no more active blood veins. keep re-wetting every two hours with a damp q-tip. They should be able to free themselves when they are ready. Remember, don't go much past the air pocket, and don't let the membrane dry out. Don't get anxious and hurry things to fast. That will kill them too.

Keep calm, that is the most important thing. If you get advice from Lori, she knows much more than I do.

Good luck! Hope they all make it safely out.

 

[clousert]

Ok so one duck is moving it's bill around but the other is just sitting there barely moving and the membrane around the chick is like slimy yellow looking. I still see veins go I'm going to wait but do u think I should help once it absorbs the veins and yolk

Safe holes are just tiny holes. You shouldn't be able to see anything if made correctly. If you can see in then the holes are too big. But yes, if yellow and gooey then they will probably need help. Make sure the membrane stays wet and clear of the nostrils while the veins absorb. I use a qtip wet with clean water to rub on the membrane to keep it wet.

 

[peachncrm37]

Hmmmm I might have to... But they are hard to come by in the UK :-(

What?! That is like the only place I can find magpies ALL OVER. You aren't looking hard enough

 

[peachncrm37]

I will be sending you the eggs as soon as I get them, and to Lori too. I am pretty sure you will get spotted, and magpie. Now that is not freezing here over here all the eggs will be just fine. nine out of ten I set develop. My modified  egg turner is just great. I can just slip them out, candle them, and  easily put them back.
in. None have fallen out.    

WHOOT!

 

[peachncrm37]

Mary

Beautiful!!'

 

[Sammmy88]

:-I I must look harder!!!!

 

[peachncrm37]

Some of my new additions from last night

Awe!!!!!

 

[chickster5003]

They r trying to zip now but they ARE SO SLOW lol I'm like chanting them on outside the incubator

 

[Lacrystol]

Stickey chick

That's not bad dianne1928 some of. Mine are a lot worst. Let him try to do it on his own...