Call Ducks - Over the 26th day mark

[WVduckchick]

That's not too awfully high, if you are in a dry area. Its very humid where I live (West Virginia), so I normally incubate without any water and still maintain around 30%. Yes, your house or the room the incubator is in will affect inside the incubator.

Hatching humidity doesn't have to be too high, especially if you don't open the lid much, or if you have an incubator that recovers quickly. 65-75% is usually a good range.
Check out the article in my signature line, it has some more detailed info deciding where yours needs to be.

I would love to see a few of them make it for you!

These 2 were in ICU for a couple days earlier this week, but are doing great now, and have joined their 7 siblings.

 

[mattieduck]

Ohhh they are so ridiculously cute I really hope some of mine make it!! Will have a read up and try to get more prepared for next time, should also help to keep me away from the incubator I don't think opening the lid has helped! Hatching Indian Runners seemed like a holiday compared to this!

 

[mattieduck]

Oh, one last question! With the egg pictures that you saw, how long would you say till they hatch if they are going to? Thanks again!!

 

[WVduckchick]

I don't see any drawdown, so it could be a couple more days before they even pip.

Here's what you want to look for, from one day to the next. Usually once they draw down like the second pic, they pip shortly afterward.

same egg, next day. getting into hatching position

 

[mattieduck]

Perfect! Do you think there is any harm in candling them again tonight to see?

 

[WVduckchick]

Perfect! Do you think there is any harm in candling them again tonight to see?

If you don't see any pips, I would recommend candling again. What day are we on now? 27?

 

[mattieduck]

27 yeah! I put them in, in the morning to in about 8hrs time it will be day 28! So worried non are going to hatch!

 

[mattieduck]

Still nothing! At what point should I give up?

 

[WVduckchick]

Did you candle them? Do any look like the second picture above?
I'm sorry nothing has happened yet.

 

[mattieduck]

Attached is how they now look...