Day 18 normal??

[aart]

View attachment 1549292 FIRST EXTERNAL PIP

Same egg as above?
This one looks like a 'side pip'(not in the air cell),
it will take longer to zip than an external pip thru the air cell.

 

[Kiki]

How is the egg this morning?

 

[Chickenupho]

How is the egg this morning?

It’s doing good for the most part!

 

[Chickenupho]

SHE/HE HATCHED!!! I had to assist for a bit because her head was over her wing. The membrane was also kind of shrink wrapped. She’s exhausted right now and hopefully will make it!

 

[Chickenupho]

 

[Cyprus]

Next time, if you plan on checking on them often...limit it to once or twice a day.

AND most important be quick and smooth and steady.
Pay attention to how the egg is laying in the bator when you grab it...keep it in that exact position while candling it.
Do not rotate or wiggle and jiggle it.

I candle non stop so I know the feeling but I am extremely careful with how I handle the egg.

*cough* I seem to recall multiple candlings daily with the Balut Eggs

 

[WVduckchick]

View attachment 1549403

 

[aart]

SHE/HE HATCHED!!! I had to assist for a bit because her head was over her wing. The membrane was also kind of shrink wrapped. She’s exhausted right now and hopefully will make it!

Just let her rest in bator...is this the air cell pip or the side pip?

 

[Kiki]

*cough* I seem to recall multiple candlings daily with the Balut Eggs

I admitting to candling non stop.
I am careful and pay attention.

 

[Chickenupho]

Candling is seriously addicting...