Duck egg started to pip one day before lockdown!!!!

[crazeemomma]

I am hoping to hatch baby mallard/ pekin crosses. My lockdown day was tomorrow but when we candled tonight we noticed a few starting to pip. I had to start lockdown early but have a few that look a day or two behind. Will the babies be Ok? Any suggestions or things that I need to look out for? This is my first time incubating eggs.

 

[Hillaire]

they should be fine, just keep the ones that hatch first in as long as possible (24 hours) before removing. let us know how it works out

 

[crazeemomma]

Out of 22 eggs 9 have started to pip.

It is very exciting but the wait is driving us crazy. It seems like every time we look at the incubator another one has started. I do have one little one that is popping on the wrong end, so we will just have to wait. I am not going to worry just yet. Thanks for your help.

 

[chickens really]

I am a hands on hatcher......You can remove the Ducklings after they dry...... That way they are not knocking all the other eggs around ..Have the brooder heated and ready.......

Best of luck.........