Duck Egg Pipping

[bthastalent]

Hi
I'm on day 26 of incubating my Runner Duck Eggs. I put them in lockdown late yesterday and I was wondering when I should expect for them to Pip. I know they are expected on day 28 but I'm not sure when they should Pip. Thank you.

 

[bthastalent]

Is there anybody who can help with this?

 

[bobbi-j]

There is really no way to know. I don't have ducks, but I know that chicken eggs can start pipping and hatching anywhere from a few days before the 21 day average, to a few days afterward, depending on breed and how they were incubated.

 

[mcdownfarm]

I have Muscovy eggs incubating for the first time too. It's days 35 and only one out of the three eggs have a pup but it was there 24 hours ago and nothing more. I did feel the egg move when I chdcked it today. Should I help?? Help!!! I'm a newbie.